Postdoctoral Researcher in neuroepidemiology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The neuroepidemiology research group is focussed on increasing the understanding of neurological diseases, especially multiple sclerosis (MS), its course and consequences, and identifying factors that influence MS outcomes. The group includes epidemiologists, geneticists, neurologists, immunologists and statisticians. We aim to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations between researchers, patients and clinicians through several national and international projects. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high quality research at international top level. The group currently consists of about ten people.

Your mission

We are looking for a postdoctor to perform epidemiological studies on the outcome of MS focusing on socioeconomic factors. This includes working with large datasets from the Swedish MS registry and other national and international databases. These research projects will be conducted within the neuroepidemiology group as well as part of collaborations.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent.

A PhD with experience in statistics / biostatistics or epidemiology is required. Analytical abilities will be stressed and the postdoctoral researcher will be expected to have at least 4 years of experience from working with large databases and patient registries as well as significant knowledge of different statistical analysis methods including experience from R, STATA and/or SAS. Excellent knowledge of English will be required. This position involves collaborations with colleagues, other research groups and larger consortia and hence the ability to work with others is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to be able to work independently and show initiative. We stress scientific expertise when assessing applicants.

What do we offer?

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 better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience here

Read more about the research group here

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest May 9, 2021.

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

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