Postdoctoral Researcher in diabetes epidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The epidemiological research at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) is focused on advancing knowledge about disease etiology and prognosis with an emphasis on environmental and lifestyle factors, and on methodological development and stringency. The work is conducted in a stimulating, international and creative environment. We are now looking for a talented and enthusiastic post doc with a background in epidemiology and biostatistics and a strong interest in diabetes research!

Your mission

This research project aims to study the etiology and prognosis of different forms of diabetes. The research is based on large, nationwide, register-based cohorts, as well as cohorts and case-control studies with extensive information from questionnaires and biological samples. The post doc is expected to work independently and formulate new hypotheses, handle databases, analyze data and write scientific papers. The work also involves teaching epidemiological methods at master level. The post doc position is for a period of two years.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent.

To be eligible, the applicant must have:

• A doctoral degree in medical science in an area related to epidemiology
• A formal education in epidemiology or statistics.                                                       
• Experience in handling large databases, excellent data management skills and a solid knowledge of common statistical software (as a minimum SAS and R).

Competences, skills, and experiences considered meritorious:                                              

• Excellent writing skills and excellent command of written and spoken English.
• An ability to collaborate with colleagues within and beyond the group, and to communicate with authorities, data holders and other data owner groups.
• Experience of diabetes research
• A degree in medicine or related areas 

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. 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 a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

Information about IMM https://ki.se/imm

Information about the research project: https://ki.se/imm/estrid

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
•  Personal letter of motivation and summary of current work (no more than two pages) 

Welcome to apply. 

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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