Research assistant - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

Within our research group you will find a unique opportunity to work closely together with cutting edge researchers in the intersection between global health and health economics. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you may contribute to high quality research on an internationally competitive level.

Your mission

The candidate will be working in a team at the department of Global Public Health and be involved in a research project in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The chosen applicant will be responsible for conducting a costing analysis for a comprehensive sexual education program and drafting a grant proposal for developing an economic model to assess the health impact of the intervention. The candidate will support in the design and implementation of a research project, coordinate activities related to data collection, analysis and lead report writing and relevant publications in the group. In addition, the chosen candidate will be expected to support/assist in the development of new research proposals by contributing to grant writing applications. Other additional tasks may apply, including but not limited to, reporting on the research project status and assisting in teaching activities that may take place within the scope of the department.

Your profile

The chosen applicant must have a master’s degree in social sciences, preferably with relevance to health economics. Previous experience related to costing, health economic evaluation and/or grant writing is mandatory. A proven interest in adolescent health issues and/or global health and previous work experience in LMIC settings is required. Critical analysis skills of data with reference to global health is compulsory. The candidate must show previous experience in research or project management, have experience in quantitative data analysis and excellent command of English. Previously published and experience with software like TreeAge for modelling is a meritorious.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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 a state university, which entitles 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: Solna

Read more about the Department of Global Public Health (GPH) here

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 19/5 2020.

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

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