Research Assistant in Aging Research, with a focus on Neuropsychology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Your mission

We are looking for a research assistant who can contribute to a project aimed at investigating the harmful consequences of impaired sense of smell among older individuals using longitudinal and population-based data. The project will focus on the relationship between olfactory loss and potential follow-up effects such as depression, loneliness, and malnutrition.

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant who will work under the primary supervision of Dr. Ingrid Ekström. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to quantitative analyses of data from two longitudinal population-based studies: 1) 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 individuals aged 60 and older, and 2) Betula, a longitudinal study on aging, memory, and dementia that has been ongoing in Umeå for over 25 years. The tasks will include assistance with data cleaning, data harmonization, statistical analyses, results evaluation, and contributing to the writing of articles.

This is a full-time (100%) position for 6 months.

Your profile

The successful candidate is expected to have:
1. A degree in psychology or equivalent at the time of employment.
2. Experience in neuropsychological assessments and quantitative analyses of data related to cognitive decline and dementia.
3. Experience in working with neuropsychological tests, data collection, and analysis.
4. Excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, both spoken and written, is advantageous.
5. Strong ability to collaborate, work in a structured and meticulous manner, and independently drive their own work forward. 

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. Here, 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 such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care. 

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

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Application

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

• A complete CV
• A personal letter with a motivation for why you are applying for the position

You are warmly welcome to submit your application no later than 6th of September 2024. The application should be submitted via the recruitment system Varbi.

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