Statistician to the Unit for Cervical Cancer Elimination

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

You will be joining the Unit for Cervical Cancer Elimination at the Department of CLINTEC at the Karolinska Institutet. We aim to understand the risk factors and prognostic indicators for and prevent different human papillomavirus (HPV) -associated cancers. We use different tools in addressing these issues, including population and health registers, large scale cohorts, randomized intervention studies and different biobanks, as well as mathematical modeling. We employ advanced epidemiology and modeling combined with basic research ideas and molecular studies.

Your mission

As a statistician you will focus on mathematical modeling impact of aligned interventions (vaccination and screening) on HPV infection and associated cancer occurrence at the population level, and cost-effectiveness of the interventions. In addition, the estimation of model parameters will play a key part in the work. We will work closely with Doctor Iacopo Baussano, at the International Agency on Research on Cancer, and Professor Marc Clements, at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet.

The position is a temporary position from 1 June to 31 August.

Your profile

We are looking for a statistician with an advanced level knowledge of mathematical modeling, statistical inference, and programming in Matlab and/or R.
You have a Degree of Master in mathematics and experience in modeling HPV transmission.
Vaccination and screening is required as well as experience on estimating real-life impact of interventions.
You have been working with health data registers and feel comfortable using these to answer research questions.

Very good knowledge of spoken and written English is a requirement. You can work independently on projects and driving them forward, with senior supervision. You are flexible, meticulous, quality-oriented and have good collaboration skills.

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

Professor Joakim Dillner

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest February 18 April 2023.

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