Research Assistant in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Karolinska Institutet consists of seven departments that conduct both research and education. With its strategic role linking basic science, clinical research and healthcare, the department offers a dynamic environment for translational research in areas such as clinical microbiology and immunology.

The Division of Clinical Microbiology is characterized by multidisciplinary research in infectious diseases that contributes translational knowledge to the development of new diagnostics and treatment methods.

The Systems Biology Laboratory is currently seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant in Infectious Disease Epidemiology to support our ongoing projects focused on infectious diseases, global health, and epidemiological modeling. The successful candidate will contribute to study design, data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and the dissemination of findings through reports and publications. The role will involve collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across clinical, epidemiological, and data science domains. This is a temporary position valid for 1 year.

Your mission

We are looking for a research assistant to join our team working at the intersection of infectious disease epidemiology, statistical modeling, and public health. The project focuses on understanding infectious disease transmission dynamics and evaluating control strategies through integrative approaches that combine epidemiological study design, systematic evidence synthesis, and advanced computational modeling. A major research focus is to investigate how epidemiological, environmental, and social factors shape disease spread and to generate evidence that informs effective prevention and intervention strategies.

You will support and independently conduct epidemiological and computational research activities, including:

• Design, implementation, and analysis of infectious disease epidemiology studies
• Systematic literature reviews and contributions to manuscript preparation
• Statistical and computational modeling of disease transmission and control strategies
• Data management, documentation of analyses, and participation in research meetings

Your profile

Requirements profile:

•  Master of Science (or equivalent) in Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline. 
•  Demonstrated experience in clinical and/or epidemiological research. 
•  Good knowledge of English (spoken and written), good organizational skills and ability to work independently 

Additional qualifications:

•  Training or experience in global health, epidemiological modeling, or health innovation. 
•  Prior clinical experience with knowledge of infectious disease management. 
•  Experience in leading or contributing to infection control, public health quality improvement, or health system research projects. 
•  Evidence of competitive scholarships, research funding, or academic awards. 
•  Familiarity with AI and digital health applications in clinical or epidemiological contexts. 

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

Karolinska Institutet - a medical university

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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. 

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all