Research assistant with a focus on neurodegenerative and psychological disorders

Research Assistant With A Focus On Neurodegenerative And Psychological Disorders

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

At the Unit of Integrative Epidemiology, our overarching research goal is to improve the understanding of the causes and consequences of ill health and diseases, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, and COVID-19. We strive for multidisciplinary approaches in epidemiologic research and integrate different scientific tools when addressing specific research questions. The Unit seeks an enthusiastic research assistant.

Your Mission

The successful candidate will support and participate in several research projects. The main tasks include documenting data management steps, statistical analysis, data cleaning of existing databases to ensure excellent data quality, and manuscript writing. Other tasks include administrative and organizational assignments. We are looking for someone who feels comfortable in a supporting role. The ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment, and to engage in continuous professional development is a must.

Your Profile

The successful applicant is expected to have:

• Master degree in epidemiology and/or public health
• Advanced data management and statistical analysis skills using R
• Interest in working in an international research group
• Excellence in written and verbal communication in English
• Knowledgeable and serious about data protection and GDPR rules

  The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

  • Research experience in psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders and population-based epidemiology
  • Experience of analyzing Swedish register data
  • Experience of latent class growth modeling or trajectories visualization

    We are looking for someone who is thorough, responsible and works well with others. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

    What Do We Offer?

    We offer a fixed-term full-time position for one year in a creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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