Doctoral student position in socioeconomic effects of childhood cancer - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

A doctoral position is an available doctoral education project to which a PhD student is to be recruited. After the selection process the process for admission to doctoral education will commence. An admission decision will not be taken until an individual study plan has been approved by the departmental admission board.

For more information regarding doctoral (PhD) education, see: http://www.ki.se/doctoral. 

Research group
The project has its basis at the Childhood Cancer Research Unit. We study psychological and socioeconomic consequences of somatic disease, primarily childhood cancer. Supervisors will be Annika Lindahl Norberg, psychologist, ass. prof; Emma Hovén, behavioural scientist, PhD; Scott Montgomery, clinical epidemiologist, prof; and Mats Heyman, paediatric oncologist, ass. prof. The project group includes researchers representing areas of psychology, clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pediatric oncology, and social work, and we cooperate with researchers at Uppsala University, Stockholm University, and University of Gävle.

To learn more about the group, please visit our web page: http://ki.se/en/kbh/paediatric-oncology

The doctoral education project and the duties of the student
The doctoral education project will be in the context of an ongoing project investigating the socioeconomic effects of childhood cancer on parents. Specifically, the four studies outlined in the doctoral education project aim to investigate effects on parents’ income, employment probabilities, sick leave and occupational and family roles. The student will be given the opportunity to acquire and integrate knowledge of different methodologies: epidemiological approach using quantitative registry data, and qualitative approach using data from focus group interviews. The student is expected to be involved in data collection, statistical analyses, qualitative analyses, and manuscript production.

Entry requirements for doctoral education at KI
To be eligible for doctoral education following requirements has to be met:

General entry requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education (according to Higher Education Ordinance Chapt 7, section 39) if he/she:

1. has been awarded advanced/second-cycle/master qualification (i.e. master degree) or
2. has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle/master level, or
3. has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements
Proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school:
Proficiency in the English language can be documented by an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or IELTS, see web-link below for more information.
Applicants who meet the general entry requirements (1 or 2 above) from a university in one of the Nordic countries fulfill the requirements in English.

For more information regarding general and specific entry requirements: http://ki.se/en/education/entry-requirements-eligibility-for-doctoral-education

Skills and personal qualities
The eligible candidate should have training in social sciences (e.g., economics, health economy, sociology, political science), public health, psychology or similar topic. Basic knowledge in statistical methodology is required. Furthermore, interest in epidemiological as well as qualitative research is a prerequisite. Having experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research is a strong merit. The applicant must be fluent in Swedish as he/she will collect and analyze interview data. Very good ability to speak and write in English is also required. Emphasis will be put on personal skills in the evaluation process. The successful candidate should be efficient, thorough, ambitious, and self-motivated.

Assessment criteria
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:
- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject

The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Terms and conditions
The most common way of financial support for doctoral students at KI is doctoral grant the first year and a doctoral studentship (doctoral employment) for year 2, 3 and 4. During the time between recruitment and admission a short-term employment can be offered for up to 6 months.

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

• A personal letter and curriculum vitae
• A copy of degree certificates and associated certificates
• A copy of degree projects and any previous publications

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