Biostatistician in liver disease epidemiology

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The unit of Gastroenterology and Rheumatology is part of the department of Medicine, Huddinge, and is focused on liver diseases. The unit has a strong translational approach, mixing studies within epidemiology, clinical interventions, and basic science. We are now recruiting a biostatistician to the unit to assist in analyses of large data sets and improving the knowledge of patients with liver diseases.
The employed person will be working in the research group of dr Hannes Hagström but will also provide support to other research groups.

Your mission

The statistician will work in a vibrant environment with a combination of clinicians, epidemiologists and other statisticians. The unit have frequent collaborations with basic scientists. Work involves standard statistical and research data base management, but also giving support to PhD-students and postdocs on the use of appropriate biostatistical methods and techniques. The position involves working with combinations of register-based data sets as well as clinically derived data sets. Part of the work may involve teaching tasks, available through the Center for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics (CBB) at KI South, depending on the profile of the employed person.

Your profile

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced statistician to join the unit. A degree in biostatistics, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field is expected. A PhD within such a field is a strong merit. Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SAS, Stata, R, Python) is required. Communication skills are important, as the position will involve collaborating with non-statistical researchers. Previous experience in research or consulting in some public-health-related area is desirable but not required. Previous experience of Swedish national-based registers is a merit. Experience in working with liver disease epidemiology is a merit but not required.

What do we offer?

A vibrant and creative environment with close collaborations between scientists from different fields. We envision that the biostatistician will help us in developing a solid understanding of a range of research questions within the field. Examples are database management, natural history studies, identification of risk factors for disease progression, analyzing data from randomized controlled trials and pharmacoepidemiology. The employee will have an ideal environment to thrive as a statistician and collaborator. We will offer opportunities to attend courses, participate in conferences and workshops, and be involved in the other activities of the unit. Collaboration with other statisticians and professional development is available.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Flemingsberg

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2022-03-27.

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi system.

The application for the position must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

Detailed curriculum vitae, including achieved education degrees with dates, current employment position, previous positions, teaching experience, service work, and a complete list of publications and documented research activities
A summary of current work (no more than one page)
A statement of your interest in the position (no more than one page)

Permanent positions are initiated by a six months trial period.

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