Research assistant in diet and its environmental impact

Do you want to contribute to better and sustainable diet and health for all?

We are looking for a motivated research assistant to take part in a project at the Unit of Cardiovascular and Nutritional Epidemiology, Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM). The research at the unit aims at understanding the connection between diet and its environmental impact as well as its complex health effects, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other chronic diseases. You will independently work in a project that combines literature search, performing some biostatistical/epidemiological analyses of diet in relation to chosen chronic diseases and description of impact of consumed diet on environment. Furthermore, you will be involved in dissemination of results (organizing seminars and workshops) regarding sustainable diet to promote health of people and environment. The position is temporary for 16 months and plans to start as soon as possible.

Your mission

The main task of the research assistant is to contribute to literature search regarding impact of diet on environment and health, performing some statistical analyses, summarizing results in form of tables and figures, preparing power point presentations and organizing seminars and workshops.

Your profile

The applicant should have a master’s degree in Public Health Sciences: Health Promotion and Prevention (incl. courses in biostatistics and epidemiology) or equivalent. Experience from international work and collaboration as well as previous engagement in health and environmental issues through collective actions is meritorious. The candidate needs to be highly motivated and well organized. S/he should be able to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing.

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. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all