Research assistant position in aging research with a focus on late-life depression - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Your mission

We are looking for a research assistant to contribute to the project on social and clinical determinants of late-life depression, with a particular focus on the changing role of these determinants across time and birth cohorts. The aims of the project are: 1) to examine the role of social (e.g., education, occupational status, social network) and clinical (e.g., chronic disease burden, medication history) determinants of depression in late life using longitudinal data from a population-based cohort study; and 2) to investigate how the relative importance of social and clinical determinants of late-life depression has changed in older adults of the same age, but belonging to different birth cohorts.

We are looking for a highly motivated research assistant who will be working under the main supervision of Dr. Serhiy Dekhtyar. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to quantitative analyses of depression risk and its change across birth cohorts using data from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen, an ongoing longitudinal population-based cohort study with more than 20 years of follow-up of persons aged 60 years or older. Tasks will include data cleaning and preparation, statistical analysis, results appraisal, team discussion, and contribution to manuscript preparation.

This is a full-time, temporary position with a duration of 12 months.

Your profile

The successful candidate is expected (1) to hold a master’s degree related to epidemiology or public health sciences by the time of employment; (2) to have previous experience in quantitative analyses of data from a population-based cohort study, preferably using STATA statistical software; (3) to have excellent English language skills. Having previous experience in research on depression in old age will be advantageous.

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: Aging Research Center, Tomtebodavägen 18 A, Karolinska Institutet, Campus Solna

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 25 of August 2023.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. The application should consist of the following documents, written in Swedish or English.

• A complete CV
• Cover letter with motivation for why you are applying for the position.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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