Biostatistics Intern

REGION STOCKHOLM

Epidemiolog med intresse för data och metod sökes till SRHR-enheten vid Centrum för epidemiologi och samhällsmedicin, SLSO Vill du stärka regionens arbete inom sexuell och reproduktiv hälsa och rättigheter (SRHR), med fokus på det epidemiologiska arbetet kopplat till det? Vi söker dig som har gedigen kunskap inom epidemiologi och ett starkt intresse att leda epidemiologiska projekt samt utveckla framtidens databaser för epidemiologisk bevakning och analyser inom SRHR. Vi erbjuder Centrum för epidemiologi och samhällsmedicin (CES) är en del av Region Stockholm. Vi bidrar till en god och jämlik folkhälsa genom analyser, kunskapsunderlag och stöd till hälso- och sjukvården samt andra folkhälsoaktörer. Hos oss arbetar du nära akademin, särskilt Karolinska Institutet, och får möjlighet att utvecklas i en kvalificerad roll. Du kan läsa mer om oss på Centrum för epidemiologi och samhällsmedicin Vi värnar om en god balans mellan arbete och privatliv.  Vi tillämpar flexibel arbetstid, har ett generöst friskvårdbidrag och erbjuder fri sjukvård inom primärvården. Du kan läsa mer om det på Förmåner hos Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde Om tjänsten och din roll SRHR-enheten ansvarar för regionens folkhälsoarbete inom SRHR. Arbete präglas av ax till limpa-tänk där epidemiologiska kartläggningar och behovsanalyser står i ena änden medan interventioner, insatser och implementering står i den andra. Nu söker vi förstärkning för att bedriva analyser av kvinnohälsa och andra SRHR ämnesområden samt utveckla våra databaser för epidemiologisk bevakning och analyser inom SRHR. Arbetsuppgifterna är varierande och omfattar kvantitativa dataanalyser och sammanställningar, framtagande av kunskapsunderlag, samt projektledning av arbetet med att utveckla databaser. Vi söker dig som har ett eget intresse i data management samt kvantitativa datafrågor och hur de kan användas för att förbättra folkhälsan. Du har ett nära samarbete med enhetschefen, statistiker och kollegor inom enheten. Du ger råd om epidemiologisk studiedesign och stöttar kollegor i deras arbete. Arbetet kräver att du kan växla mellan arbetsuppgifter, att du aktivt och självständigt söker information med relevans för arbetsuppgifterna och att kan samarbeta både internt på enheten och med andra enheter på CES, samt externt med relevanta samverkanspartners. CES bedriver universitetssjukvård med goda förutsättningar till att delta i forskning. Kvalifikationer Vi söker dig som är disputerad inom epidemiologi eller ett närliggande kvantitativt ämnesområde (t.ex. biostatistik, medicinsk vetenskap med kvantitativ inriktning, eller health data science) har gedigen praktisk erfarenhet av att analysera stora svenska nationella hälsoregister — såsom Medicinska födelseregistret, Patientregistret, Läkemedelsregistret, Cancerregistret, Dödsorsaksregistret och LISA — inklusive samkörning av register via personnummer är en avancerad programmerare i minst ett av programmen SAS, R eller Stata, skriver ren och reproducerbar kod, och är van vid att arbeta med datamängder som omfattar miljontals poster Meriterande / starka plus Erfarenhet av databasdesign har goda kunskaper i svenska i tal och skrift Vi lägger stor vikt vid personliga egenskaper. Anställningsform: Tillsvidareanställning. Heltid 100%. Provanställning kan komma att tillämpas. Tillträde enligt överenskommelse. Övrig information: Vi kommer löpande att gå igenom ansökningar och kan kalla till intervju innan sista ansökningsdag. Välkommen med Din ansökan! Tjänsten tillsätts under förutsättning att den inte behöver tas i anspråk för intern omplacering, enligt gällande regelverk. Vid patientnära arbete inom Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde: - tillämpas registerkontroll före beslut om anställning enligt SLSO:s övergripande anvisning för registerkontroll vid anställning. - ska medarbetare som kommer att ha patientkontakt genomgå nyanställningsundersökning, enligt gällande direktiv, vilket sker genom företagshälsovården innan anställning. - krävs, förutom svensk yrkeslegitimation, goda kunskaper i svenska språket motsvarande nivå C1 enligt den gemensamma europeiska referensramen (GERS). Samma krav är vägledande vad gäller icke-legitimerad personal med patientkontakt. Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde (SLSO) är en av Sveriges största vårdgivare med 11 600 medarbetare. Vi erbjuder hälso- och sjukvård i Region Stockholms regi inom psykiatri, primärvård, geriatrik, ASIH, närakuter, somatisk specialistvård, habilitering och hälsa samt hjälpmedel. I samverkan med Karolinska Institutet bedriver vi forskning, utbildning och utveckling. Läs mer om SLSO här. Att söka jobb i Region Stockholm Vi eftersträvar jämställdhet och jämlikhet på vår arbetsplats och ser gärna sökande med olika bakgrund och förutsättningar. Vi tar endast emot ansökningar via detta system. Ansök genom att klicka på knappen ”Ansök”. Ansökningar per brev eller e-post beaktas inte. Vi undanber oss direktkontakt med bemannings- och rekryteringsföretag samt säljare av ytterligare jobbannonser. Vårt rekryteringssystem kan inte hantera anonyma ansökningar eller sökande med skyddade personuppgifter. Om du har skyddade personuppgifter ber vi dig att kontakta den kontaktpersonen som finns angiven i annonsen. Din ansökan kommer då att hanteras utanför rekryteringssystemet. Du bör även vara försiktig med vilken information du lämnar i din ansökan och endast ta med information som är relevant för den aktuella befattningen. Region Stockholm ansvarar för hälso- och sjukvård, kollektivtrafik, regional utveckling och bidrar till kulturlivet. Varje dag, dygnet runt. I landets snabbaste växande region. Tillsammans skapar vi Europas attraktivaste storstadsregion. Läs mer om hur det är att jobba hos oss i Region Stockholm

University of Oslo

<h2>Job description</h2><p>Applicants are invited for a three to four-year full-time position as a PhD Research Fellow at the Centre for Research on Equality in Education (CREATE), University of Oslo, Norway.</p><p><a href="https://www.uv.uio.no/create/english/index.html" rel="nofollow">CREATE</a> is an interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway with the objective of generating novel knowledge about how to reduce social inequality. The interdisciplinary center integrates researchers with substantive expertise from sociology, psychology, education, economics, and genetics, and methodological expertise from educational measurement, psychometrics, econometrics, statistics, and biostatistics. </p><br /><h2>More about the position</h2><p>CREATE is an interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway with the overall objective of generating novel knowledge about how to reduce social inequality. CREATE has three strands, and the PhD position belongs to Strand 1.</p><p>Strand 1 aims to identify barriers to equality. Strand 1 further aims to test the generalizability of malleable factors hindering equality across countries and time. A malleable factor refers to variables that are within the control of schools and educational policy and would include for instance school factors (like school climate, teacher characteristics, teaching quality, student motivation and attitudes, student cognitive outcomes). International large-scale assessment (ILSA) like Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) may be used to make generalizable inferences across countries and time. </p><p>While the main focus of the PhD position lies in examining factors that may enhance equality across countries and over time, it is desirable to also examine these factors in-depth in the Norwegian context via qualitative approaches including for instance interviews, classrooms observations or similar. </p><p>The successful candidate will have the opportunity to define and pursue their own research interests that would cover both of these two aims within mathematics: 1) identifying factors that reduce the achievement gap in mathematics between advantaged and disadvantaged students,  and study their generalizability across countries and time, and 2) examine this/these factor(s) in depth in Norway with a qualitative approach (e.g. interviews or classroom observations).</p> <p>The PhD Fellow will be expected to be able to use advanced quantitative methods to analyze ILSA data. The successful candidate should have prior knowledge of quantitative methods and experience with the complex designs and data of ILSAs.</p><p>The PhD Fellow will be embedded in the interdisciplinary Strand 1 group alongside researchers in sociology, psychology, education, economics, and related fields. We expect active participation in our strand and interdisciplinary center. </p><p>The position is a full-time position for a period of three years. If there is a good match between the candidate’s competence and the teaching needs at the <a href="https://www.uv.uio.no/ils/english/index.html" rel="nofollow">Department of Teacher Education and School Research (ILS), </a>then the position can be extended to four years with the 25% teaching duties, usually in the form of teaching, supervision, and assessment. </p><p>The PhD Fellow must take part in the faculty’s approved PhD program, and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the PhD fellowship is to qualify the candidate for a research career within or beyond academia. </p><p>To support a strategic and well-structured PhD trajectory, the PhD Fellow will be required to develop a career and competence development plan in dialogue with the supervisory team early in the appointment period. The successful candidate will receive close supervision and is encouraged to develop a strong international research profile through collaboration, conference participation, and research stays abroad.</p><p><a href="https://www.uv.uio.no/english/research/phd/index.html" rel="nofollow">For more information, please see our web site</a>. </p><br /><h2>Qualification requirements</h2><p>Applicants must satisfy the <a href="https://www.uv.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/research-fellowship/index.html" rel="nofollow">requirements </a>for admission to the faculty´s PhD programme. This normally includes:</p><ul><li>Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Education, Psychology, Economics, Sociology or other relevant fields </li><li>A Master’s degree (120 ECTS) with a minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent. The master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS, with a minimum grade B</li><li>A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade C (ECTS grading scale)</li><li>For 5-year studies, the average grade must be C or better for the first three years, and B or better for the last two years (ECTS grading scale). The Master thesis must have been graded with a minimum grade B</li><li>Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian </li></ul><p>In the assessment of applications, emphasis will be placed on:</p><ul><li>Familiarity with quantitative methodology and ILSAs</li></ul><br /><h2>Personal skills </h2><p>We are looking for a motivated and engaged PhD fellow with strong potential for high-quality research. Personal suitability will be emphasized and assessed based on the following qualities:</p><ul><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in interdisciplinary research team</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to give and receive constructive scientific feedback</li><li>Structured, reliable, and results-oriented working style</li><li>Good communication and collaboration skills</li></ul><br /><h2>We need different perspectives in our work</h2><p>UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/about/strategy/gender-equality/index.html" rel="nofollow">uio.no</a>.</p><p>We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?</p><p>We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.</p> <p>If you have an<a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-06-21-838/%C2%A74#%C2%A74" rel="nofollow"> immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps</a> (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the <a href="https://arbeidsgiver.dfo.no/strategisk-hr/inkluderingsarbeid/bli-bedre-pa-rekruttering/hvordan-skrive-stillingsannonser-som-inkluderer/positiv-saerbehandling-nar-man-soker-jobb-i-staten" rel="nofollow">Employer portal</a> (Norwegian).</p><p>The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/competence/gender-equality/index.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p><p>We hope you will apply for the position with us.</p><br /><h2>We offer</h2><ul><li>Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission</li><li>Opportunity to work with world-class research data</li><li>Dedicated colleagues in a friendly and international research environment, recognized as a Centre of Excellence</li><li>Attractive <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/welfare/index.html" rel="nofollow">welfare benefits</a> and a <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/payments/pension/" rel="nofollow">generous pension agreement</a>, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities</li><li>A workplace with good development and career opportunities</li><li>Salary NOK 550 800 - 594 000 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research Fellow, (position code 1017). From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund</li></ul><br /><h2>How to apply and what to include in your application</h2><p>The application must include:</p><ul><li>Cover letter (1 page), including statement of motivation</li><li>A project description, including progress plan (5-7 pages) and a short summary of research gaps, research questions the candidate regards relevant to pursue, theoretical and methodological approaches, and a progress plan for the PhD. As the candidate will carry out research in Strand 1, the project description is regarded more as a proof of the candidate’s ability to develop research ideas and scientific writing skills than a concrete plan for the research that will be carried out during the PhD period. <a href="https://www.uv.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/ny-the-project-description-a-guideline.html" rel="nofollow">Please see our guidelines.</a> </li><li>CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, publications, and other relevant qualifying activity)</li><li>Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only). Foreign applicants must attach an explanation of their grading system</li><li>Documentation of English proficiency (for information on required documentation, <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/english-proficiency-master.html" rel="nofollow">see information on this webpage</a>)</li><li>A copy of the Master thesis</li><li>A complete list of publications and academic works</li><li>List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number)</li></ul><p>Incomplete applications will not be assessed.</p><p>The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge. </p><p>When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from <a href="https://www.vitnemalsportalen.no/english/" rel="nofollow">Vitnemålsportalen.no</a>. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language). </p><p>When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the project description and the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview. </p><br /><h2>Formal regulations</h2><p>Please see the <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guidelines-appointment-postdoc-researcher.html" rel="nofollow">guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships</a>, <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392/KAPITTEL_3#KAPITTEL_3" rel="nofollow">Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3</a> (Norwegian) and <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/research/doctoral-degree/phdforskreng.html" rel="nofollow">Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo</a>.</p><p>No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.</p><p>Applicant lists can be published in accordance with <a href="https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2006-05-19-16" rel="nofollow">Norwegian Freedom of Information Act</a> § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.</p><p>The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.</p><p>The University of Oslo has <a href="https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/work-results/agreement-rights-to-work-results.html" rel="nofollow">an agreement</a> for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.</p><br />

UMEÅ UNIVERSITET

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who has recently completed, or is close to completing, a PhD and has training in statistics, data processing, bioinformatics, or a related discipline, to contribute to research on disorders of the brain. You will work with some degree of independence as a postdoctoral researcher in a group studying Parkinson’s disease and other alpha-synuclein–related diseases (alpha-synucleinopathies) within the David Bäckström lab (umu.se), primarily multiple system atrophy (MSA) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Our aim is to understand what causes these diseases, how synapses in the brain are affected in them, how these disorders lead to dementia, and—if possible—how they can be treated or prevented. Project Description The research group currently consists of 3–5 members and collaborates closely with the Departments of Neurology, Pathology, and Radiology at Norrlands University Hospital (NUS), as well as Umeå University. The group includes a principal investigator, a PhD student, a research nurse, and several affiliated researchers and students. Our research spans the spectrum from epidemiological studies to analyses of cerebrospinal fluid, genetics, and protein biochemistry related to Parkinson’s disease and other alpha-synucleinopathies. A major focus is on genetic and lifestyle-related risk factors in individuals affected by these currently incurable disorders, to understand their causes and how they relate to synaptic dysfunction and impaired cell endocytosis. This research involves both clinical studies of patients and molecular biological analyses carried out locally in Umeå and through international collaborations, enabling robust findings across multiple datasets. Work Tasks We offer stimulating and meaningful work in collaboration with doctoral students and affiliated researchers across various projects. You will join a welcoming and intellectually curious research environment where postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to develop their own ideas, take projects forward, and strengthen their academic profile. Your primary responsibilities will involve data analysis of existing health records, risk factors, and genetic data, as well as preparing research manuscripts for international peer-reviewed journals. You will work with statistics, data processing, and/or bioinformatics to investigate how genetic and lifestyle factors interact in the development of Parkinson’s disease and other alpha-synucleinopathies. The work may also include using existing and/or developing new methods for data analysis together with other researchers, and possibly some involvement in handling and analyzing patient-derived samples. Methods used include analysis of genetic data, brain imaging data, health-registry data, and protein biochemistry, using statistical programs such as R, SPSS, PLINK, or similar programming environments. Statistical methods include regression analyses, protein quantitative trait locus (pQTL) analyses to study how genetic variation influences protein levels relevant to disease, epidemiological methods such as survival analysis, and analyses of health-registry data preceding disease onset. Administrative tasks may also be included. You will work under supervision but with significant independence. Eligibility To be eligible for a postdoctoral position, the applicant must hold a PhD degree, or a foreign degree considered equivalent to a PhD, in bioinformatics, molecular biology, statistics, medicine, or a related field. This requirement must be met at the time of the employment decision. Training in statistics, data processing, and/or bioinformatics is expected.   Merits We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in research and ideally some previous experience in data analysis, such as analysis of genetic data using statistical software. We welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, including biostatistics, computational sciences, physics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or related disciplines. We believe that varied perspectives, experiences, and competencies enrich our research and contribute to new ways of addressing complex questions about brain diseases. Experience in these areas, as well as research experience in neurodegenerative diseases or synapse biology, is considered meritorious. Because a postdoctoral position is a qualifying position for junior researchers, we primarily welcome applicants who completed their PhD no more than three years before the application deadline. Exceptions may be made for special reasons such as illness, parental leave, clinical duties, union responsibilities, or other similar circumstances, as well as relevant service within the research field. The position requires strong collaborative skills, accuracy, creativity, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to plan and work independently. Excellent written communication skills in English are required. The ability to communicate well in both spoken and written Swedish and English is highly meritorious. Particular emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. About the Employment This is a full-time temporary position for 2 years, in accordance with the agreement on temporary employment as a postdoctoral researcher from 1 February 2022. More information about the group’s research can be found on our website David Bäckström lab. For further information, please contact: David Bäckström, Department of Clinical Scienses, Umeå University david.backstrom@umu.se Application The application should include: • A brief description of your research and your motivation for applying to this position • Curriculum Vitae (CV), where your educational background is clearly stated • List of publications • PhD diploma and other relevant degrees • Contact information for two referees Applications may be submitted in Swedish or English. Applications must be submitted via our e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than 2026-08-15. We look forward to receiving your application!