Research Assistant in Nutrition and Reproductive and perinatal Epidemiology (Hourly employment) Full-time NEW

Research Assistant in Nutrition and Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

At the Division of Clinical Epidemiology at the Department of Medicine, Solna, we are at the forefront of research in clinical epidemiology. Would you like to contribute to improving the health of women and children? Join our research group in reproductive epidemiology, which consists of researchers, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students conducting studies on pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period using national health and quality registers as well as clinical intervention studies. We are a growing and dynamic group of clinical researchers offering a welcoming workplace with stimulating opportunities to contribute to improving maternal and infant health.

We are looking for an engaged and meticulous research assistant with a Master's degree in Nutrition or a related relevant field, who wants to contribute to ongoing research projects in nutrition, pregnancy, women's health and epidemiology.

As a research assistant, you will work closely with researchers and other members of the research group and contribute to different parts of the research process. The tasks will vary depending on ongoing projects and may include both research-related and administrative tasks. These may include literature searches, reviewing and summarizing scientific literature, data management, and assisting with various aspects of ongoing research projects. You may also contribute to clinical research studies, such as the PEPP study, and assist with practical and administrative tasks related to the conduct of the studies.

The role involves both independent tasks and close collaboration with researchers, doctoral students and other members of the research group.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a Master's degree in Nutrition or a related relevant field
• an interest in research in nutrition, pregnancy, women's health and epidemiology
• good ability to search for, critically review and summarize scientific literature
• good command of English, both written and spoken
• good computer skills and experience working in projects
• a structured, proactive, responsible and flexible approach to work
• the ability to work independently and in a solution-oriented manner
• good collaborative skills and enjoys working in a team together with subject-matter experts.

Meritorious qualifications include:

• knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth, for example through previous research projects
• experience working with Swedish reproductive and perinatal registers
• prior experience with epidemiological study designs and statistical data interpretation
• knowledge of nutrition, for example through academic or applied research
• experience with scientific writing, literature review, and grant or report writing

Great importance will be placed on communication skills and personal suitability. You enjoy working in a supportive role, while also being comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for your tasks. Our team is highly collaborative, and we work together to advance our research projects. We are therefore looking for a new colleague who is interested in collaborating with us as part of our research group.

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.

The position is located within the department of medicine, Solna. The department consists if 10 divisions. This position is placed within the Reproductive Epidemiology research group, a young and rapidly growing group within the Division of Clinical Epidemiology, comprising approximately 40 clinical researchers, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students.

Our research focuses on risk factors and interventions during pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period, as well as medical outcomes for mothers and newborns. We have strong collaborations with clinical departments in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as with other national and international research groups and organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).

The group has extensive experience in research on perinatal outcomes using advanced methods in biostatistics and clinical epidemiology. We are a friendly and well-functioning group.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all.