Research assistant

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

In our research group, EPICSS, at the Department of Global Public Health, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with experts in psychiatric conditions, alcohol and drugs, investigation of the effects of preventive measures and follow-analysis of inequality in the disease burden. We offer a committed and international research environment where you get an opportunity to contribute to research that is largely based on national registers and databases.

Your mission

We are looking for you who want to work with data collection and analysis of large register data, in close collaboration with other researchers in the group, to generating new knowledge about the impact of small-area deprivation on inequality in in anxiety and depression. The project will build upon nationwide register data on health, health care and welfare and methods developed in the Global burden of Disease (GBD) study. Your duties and area of responsibilities include:

Data management
Perform statistical analyses
Interpretations of results
Literature reviews
Contribute to writing of scientific articles

Your profile

The applicant should have a master’s degree in public health sciences, or equivalent. A basic degree in nursing or as a medical doctor is a merit. The applicant should be analytical, have strong organizational skills with the ability to work both in a group but also individually. Special emphasize will be put on previous experiences of working and analyzing data from large databases, having been active in scientific communities as well as experiences in meta-analyses, and a motivation and interest in global health, epidemiology, geographical differences, and inequality in health.

The applicant should be able to handle statistical programs (SAS or STATA). Excellent communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement, and basic knowledge of Swedish is a merit.

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 at the latest 2022-09-15.

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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