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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
Internationally, the Nordic countries have been known as a "goldmine" for epidemiological research, particularly due to our systems of individually unique personal registration numbers, access to national demographic and health registries, and health care, predominantly funded by public sources, of high and uniform quality. Karolinska Institutet's vision is to further develop and integrate the unique resources for epidemiological research in Sweden such as biobanks, longitudinal cohorts, and newly available data sources such as computerized patient systems, the multigeneration- and prescription registries and quality of care registries. The Strategic Research Program in Epidemiology has three themes of research: i) Human Interactions with Microorganisms; ii) Molecular, Genetic and Clinical Epidemiology; and iii) Lifespan approach to Health and Disease.
A post-doc position in pediatric epidemiology is available, with focus on studies on risks and consequences of common childhood disorders. Large, population-based cohorts and linkages between the national health registers and the Swedish Twin Registry will be used along with appropriate measures of health and environments and designs that account for familial confounding (within twin/sibling/cousin and within-individual designs).
The post-doctoral fellow will be involved in all parts of the projects, ranging from generating own research ideas, supervision of students to day-to-day data management and statistical analysis. Publications for submission to peer-reviewed journals will be central activities. Methodological advances will be disseminated via networks and graduate schools, with the purpose to provide synergies to the entire Swedish research community.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD degree or equivalent education in epidemiology. Interest and experience in pediatric research is a prerequisite, and clinical experience is an advantage. Basic knowledge of epidemiologic study designs, methods and previous experience in biostatistics is required. Experience with publishing English research articles and very good knowledge of English, both oral and written, is a requirement. The position also requires both initiative in pursuing independent projects, as well as competence and experience in collaboration with a larger team.
Entry requirements
A person is eligible for a position as postdoctoral research fellow if he or she has obtained a PhD no more than seven years before the last date of employment as postdoc.
Application process
An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:
The application is to be submitted on the NetRecruiter system.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | By appointment |
Salary | Monthly |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Solna |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | 2-549/2014 |
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Published | 18.Feb.2014 |
Last application date | 17.Mar.2014 11:59 PM CET |