1-2 Research Assistant in Vaccine or Cancer Epidemiology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts research in epidemiology and biostatistics across a broad range of areas within biomedical science. The department is among the largest of its type in Europe and has especially strong research profiles in psychiatric, cancer, reproductive, pediatric, pharmaco, genetic, and geriatric epidemiology, eating disorders, precision medicine, and biostatistics.

Part of the success of our department is due to our collaborative spirit where one factor is that researchers at the Department share and co-finance common resources (e.g., IT and an applied biostatistics group). The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at http://ki.se/en/meb

The research assistant will be part of a research group led by Assistant Professor Jiayao Lei (https://ki.se/en/people/jiayao-lei). The group's research focuses on epidemiological evaluation of cancer prevention programs, aiming to prevent diseases related to human papillomavirus (HPV) through comprehensive evaluation of HPV vaccination and screening programs. We offer a stimulating scientific environment and opportunities to collaborate with excellent researchers nationally and internationally.

Your mission

The project will primarily use data from a linked database, which is based on the excellent Swedish registry infrastructure and contains information compiled from multiple population and healthcare registries. You will participate in the planning and execution of research studies, where you will perform data management, data analyses, and write manuscripts. The core activity of the project will be the production of research articles for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

This position is available on a flexible basis, allowing candidates to choose between half-time (50%) or full-time (100%) employment.

Your profile

• We welcome applications from students with a university degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a related subject.
• Experience in epidemiological studies, analysis of large-scale data, and programming skills in SAS/STATA is highly meritorious.
• Practical experience with Swedish registries and research related to HPV is highly valued.
• Understanding of and interest in disease prevention measures is required.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities in this recruitment. As a candidate, you should be curious, highly motivated, and persistent. You should also demonstrate independence and problem-solving ability, be cooperative, and have good communication skills.

What do we offer?

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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

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