Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

In our research group you will find a unique opportunity to work with top researchers in the borderland between epidemiology, psychology, and insurance medicine. In the research group we study risk factors for and consequences of work incapacity considering factors related to heredity and environment using both survey and national register data on a large twin cohort. We offer a stimulating and international scientific environment at the Division of Insurance Medicine, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at an international top level.

Your mission

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to participate in several projects on mental health and labour market marginalisation. The work tasks will include study planning, data management and analysis, manuscript writing, and grant applications. The candidate is expected to be able to work individually as well as in close collaboration with other researchers in the group.

Your profile

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

Documented experience of epidemiological studies and experience of analysis using, e.g., SAS, STATA, or R is a requirement.  Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written is also a requirement. Experience of work with large databases, nationwide Swedish registers, and survey data, as well as experience of studies based on twin material is meritorious. Particularly meritorious is experience of research in mental health and sickness absence. Clinical experience in child and adolescent psychology and receiving own research grants is an advantage. Applicants must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, initiative, and independence. The work involves working closely with others, so good communication and cooperation skills are essential. 

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. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

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Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest May 13th 2023. 

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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