Research assistant in genetic epidemiology with a focus on cancer Full-time

Research Assistant In Genetic Epidemiology With A Focus On Cancer

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts research in epidemiology and biostatistics across a broad range of areas within biomedical science. 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.

We are now seeking a research assistant to join our prostate cancer group at MEB. The group has a track record in conducting large-scale observational and clinical studies, including the STHLM3 screening studies. Based on these and other data, the current project aims to better understand the relationship between inherited genetic markers and cancer risk and survival in men. The project will be led by Assistant Professor Anna Plym, who has extensive experience in epidemiological studies based on genetic risk.

Your Mission

The project involves statistical analyses of various cancer outcomes based on genetic risk, with prostate cancer as the primary focus, although other cancer types are planned to be included to examine potential shared underlying biological mechanisms.

Your role will be to compile relevant scientific literature, prepare and analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to the writing of scientific articles. Additional tasks related to the research project may also be included. Depending on the applicant's background and interests, there may be opportunities to contribute to the development of improved methods for handling bias in genetic studies of cancer survival, to the development of pathway–based polygenic risk scores, or to research aimed at identifying gene-environment interactions, including treatment-related factors.

This is a temporary position for a maximum of 12 months.

Your Profile

You should have:

• A degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, data science, or a related quantitative field
• Experience in data analysis and statistical/epidemiological reasoning
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts and analytical methods
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

It is considered meriting if you:

• Have conducted projects related to prostate cancer or other cancers
• Have strong skills in R or other relevant programming languages
• Have previous experience analyzing genetic data
• Demonstrate good knowledge of causal inference and survival analysis

We attach great importance to personal qualities in this recruitment. As a person, you are creative, curious, and highly motivated. You can take responsibility for research projects and can work independently with assigned tasks.

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: Solna

Application

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.