Full time database technician - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

At the Clinical Epidemiology Division, one of our research groups works with clinical epidemiological research on rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, in close collaboration with translational and clinical rheumatology researchers at the department, at KI at large, nationally and internationally. Our work focuses on models for personalized treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. We use a combination of data from registers, clinical, genetic, serological and lifestyle data, and advanced computational models.

We are now recruiting a database technician to establish and administer a database structure for our various research data collections and their data interoperability, and for extractions from these sources.

Your mission

The candidate will create and implement an overarching structure for the reconciliation of various databases for rheumatological research. You will, once the database (structure) is in place, populate it with data and be responsible for the curation and extraction of data for our various research projects in collaboration with our researchers and external collaborators. The position will allow you to work in a multinational and clinically oriented research settings where you will have the opportunity to contribute to, and follow the development of, new principles for therapy and prevention of rheumatic diseases.

Your profile

The successful candidate has an education in, and a couple of years of work experience with, database management, relational databases or similar, and hands on experience of working with data management. Previous experience of working with research and/or medical/clinical data is considered a strong merit. You are structured and organized in your work and know the importance of documentation to ensure traceability. As the work involves assisting researchers with data management and data extractions, you are service- oriented and fluent in English (oral and written). Experience of the software SAS is considered a merit, but is not a specific requirement. Emphasis will be put on communication skills and personal suitability.

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

Tjänsten är placerad inom Institutionen för medicin, Solna. Institutionen består av tolv avdelningar och varje avdelning består av flertalet forskargrupper. Den aktuella tjänsten är placerad inom forskargrupp  Chronic inflammatory Diseases at the Clinical Epidemiology Division. Our research group contains well over 30 people (PhD students, postdocs, senior researchers, clinician researchers, and statisticians, with various backgrounds), with a common research interest, namely to study inflammatory diseases using combinations of registers, clinical data and genetic and biomarker data. You can find more information on our website: https://ki.se/en/meds/research-group-johan-askling

Application

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