Research assistant in epidemiology with a focus on liver disease

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Liver disease is an expanding and attractive field with many unanswered questions and the potential for long-term scientific careers. The Hagström research group at KI has a long history and focus on clinical and epidemiological studies in the field of liver diseases, especially within non-alcoholic fatty liver disease which currently have a global prevalence of 25%. Within our research group you will find an opportunity to use unique data sets to improve our understanding of liver diseases and contribute to world-leading research.

We offer an engaging interdisciplinary research environment where you may contribute to high quality research on an internationally competitive level. There is a strong interaction with other epidemiologists, clinicians and other research labs, locally and internationally. You will use detailed data from a highly characterized cohort with genetic and histological information. The aim is to gain increased understanding on risk factors associated with progression of fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Your mission

Your main role will be to perform a broad range of analyses of registry- and clinical data on one of the largest cohorts in the field. You will have the opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary as well as an international setting. At our department, you will have vast opportunities to engage and participate in various research forums, outside as well as inside the department. There will also be an opportunity to engage in teaching for the interested candidate. We are located at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, which is an inclusive workplace, encouraging collaborative departmental and interdisciplinary research. This is a position of six months, with possibility of extension.

Your profile

You have a master’s degree in fields such as epidemiology or biostatistics, alternatively a strong profile in such fields. Previous experience in registry-based research, especially using data from Swedish registries, is an advantage, as is interest and preferably experience with liver disease research. Knowledge about regression models is a strong merit, as is competence and previous experience within clinical epidemiology. Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is required, while knowledge of Swedish is considered a merit. You are highly proficient in using statistical software such as R, SAS or STATA.

Personal qualities that are considered desirable:

A driven personality, willing to make own decisions.
Ability to collaborate both within and beyond the group.
A good team player with interpersonal skills and a considerate manner.
Willing to learn and collaborate with persons outside your own field.
Structured and flexible.

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: Flemingsberg

Read more about the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH): https://ki.se/en/medh/department-of-medicine-huddinge

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2022-10-28

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.

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