Research assistant in Health economics/Biostatistics

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MEB) is among the largest departments of epidemiology in Europe with special focus on increasing our knowledge of the aetiology of different diseases. Our department consists of researchers, doctoral students, biostatisticians, health economists, data collectors and database administrators as well as administrative personnel, in total some 250 staff. The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at ki.se/meb

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

To be a research assistant means to devote oneself to several research projects under supervision of experienced researchers and following scheduled work plans.

The research group

A research assistant position is available within the biostatistics group at MEB. The biostatistics group at MEB, KI comprises 5 professors, 3 senior lecturers, 9 PhD-level statisticians, 4 masters-level statisticians, 2 postdocs, 1 health economist and 15 doctoral students. The group is involved in a wide variety of research projects, including survival analysis and multi-state models, family studies, precision medicine. Relevant to this position, the biostatistics group also supports the development and application of methods for health economic evaluations, particularly for cancer screening and treatment.

Your mission

The research assistant project and the duties of the research assistant

According to the latest recommendations from the European Union, union members are recommended to consider screening for prostate cancer with pilot projects using magnetic resonance imaging with additional consideration of reflex tests. The confederation of cancer research centers has initiated the Organised Prostate cancer Testing (OPT) program in Sweden and several regions have implemented pilot projects since 2020. In line with the Swedish Consortium of Research for Prostate Cancer Testing (SCROPT) working group (WG) Health Economics, our group is looking for a research assistant who can support planning and conducting research projects.

The potential projects that the research assistant could support include (1) measuring health-related quality of life for prostate cancer patients, (2) extending a microsimulation model for prostate cancer screening, (3) a cost-effectiveness analysis of OPT and (4) a budget impact analysis. The successful applicant will work with Mark Clements (Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics) and Shuang Hao (Health Economist). The candidate will also have opportunities to work with other KI researchers and researchers from other regions.

Who are you?

General requirement, skills and personal qualities

This is multi-discipline position. We are looking for a candidate that shares the passion of research, who is highly motivated to work both independently and efficiently under supervision and has curiosity and ability to learn.

Required

have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or expect to be awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification in the summer 2023
have a strong background in biostatistics/mathematics and/or health economics and/or epidemiology
strong knowledge in health economic modeling
strong knowledge in biostatistics/statistics
programming, preferably using C++ and/or R
have undertaken relevant applied studies or project work
excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Merit

Candidates who have a medical background will be well ranked
The candidate is expected to understand Swedish or is actively learning Swedish as the projects are of high policy relevance

Terms and conditions

The research assistant will be employed for 1 year full-time, with the possibility of an extension.

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

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest March 10, 2023.

Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply in Swedish.

Your application must contain the following documents: A personal letter and a curriculum vitae, degree projects and previous publications (if any), any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above.

Selection

A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from research environment. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment: Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research, analytical skill, other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to the research subject.

All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.

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