Research assistant in psychiatric epidemiology and genetics

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

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.

Become part of a leading research environment at Karolinska Institutet, where we investigate the genetic and molecular underpinnings of psychiatric disorders. At the KI Psychiatric Genomics Institute (KI-PGI), you will collaborate with internationally renowned researchers and contribute to innovative projects at the intersection of psychiatric genetics and epidemiology. This is a unique chance to enhance your expertise in epidemiological research using comprehensive real-world data, all within a world-class, interdisciplinary team. Help us deepen the understanding of complex mental health conditions and their comorbidities.

Your mission

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with a strong background in psychiatric epidemiology to join our team for a six-month project focused on the most pernicious and impactful forms of major depressive disorders (MDD). The successful candidate will play a key role in analyzing key risk factors for MDD, leveraging Sweden’s exceptional population-based registers, Swedish Twin Registry, and other suitable data sources.

Your profile

You have recently completed, or are nearing completion of, a Master’s degree in Epidemiology or a related discipline. You have hands-on experience with handling large-scale register data or electronic health records, and a solid understanding of the epidemiology of common psychiatric disorders. Proficiency in epidemiological designs and data analysis using R and SAS is required, and familiarity with multi-omics approaches is highly desirable. A first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal is expected. You thrive in collaborative environments, possess excellent communication skills, and are fluent in both written and spoken English.

What do we offer?

Choose to work at KI – Ten reasons why

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

Welcome to apply!

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. 

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