Research assistant with a focus on liver diseases

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Liver disease is an expanding and attractive field with many unanswered questions and the potential for long-term scientific careers. The Hagström research group at Karolinska Institutet has a long history and focus on clinical and epidemiological studies in the field of liver diseases, especially within metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) which currently have a global prevalence of 38%. Now, we are searching for a dedicated research assistant with experience to assist in an exciting project in how to better identify patients at risk for liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Within our research group you will find an opportunity to develop yourself and use unique data sets to improve our understanding of liver diseases and contribute to world-leading research.

We offer an engaging interdisciplinary research environment where you may contribute to high quality research on an internationally competitive level. There is a strong interaction with other epidemiologists, clinicians, and other research labs, locally and internationally. The goal of this position is to contribute to better identification of patients at risk of liver disease, leading to early detection and treatment and thereby saving lives.

Your mission

Your main role will be to further develop a novel risk prediction tool developed by our group and validate this in several international collaborations in collaboration with an expert. The role may involve travelling to other countries when needed.

You will have the opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary as well as an international setting. At our department, you will have vast opportunities to engage and participate in various research forums, outside as well as inside the department. We are located at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, which is an inclusive workplace, encouraging collaborative departmental and interdisciplinary research.

Your profile

You have at least a master degree in fields such as public health, epidemiology or biostatistics, alternatively a strong profile in such fields. We will also consider other candidates with a suitable profile. Previous experience of Swedish healthcare and Swedish register data is a merit, as is experience in biostatistical prediction modelling. Further, we anticipate that you are fluent in written and spoken English, have a track record in writing and publishing scientific papers, are a social and interactive person with a natural talent in collaborating with persons outside of your field.

We value a drive to independently design and conduct studies. You are familiar in using statistical software such as R, SAS, or STATA. Personal qualities that are considered desirable include:

• A driven personality, willing to make own decisions.
• Ability to collaborate both within and beyond the group.
• A good team player with interpersonal skills and a considerate manner.
• Willing to learn and collaborate with persons outside your own field.
• Structured and flexible.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

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: Flemingsberg

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2025-06-30

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.

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