Research Assistant in Epidemiology of Dementia and Cardiometabolic Disease

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? Your mission Projects and duties At ARC, we are seeking an enthusiastic

research assistant to support research on cardiometabolic risk factors for dementia and brain aging, using data from large

population-based cohorts. The successful applicant will contribute to several ongoing and upcoming projects within this line of

research, including the interplay of cardiometabolic health and lifestyle factors on brain and cognitive health. The research

assistant will be involved in different aspects of the project(s), including data analysis and interpretation of results, as well

as the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Your profile Skills and personal qualities We are looking for a motivated

candidate with experience in dementia epidemiology. Mandatory criteria: - Hold a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health,

or a related topic before application deadline; - Previous research/work experience related to epidemiology; - Previous

research/work experience related to the topics of dementia and/or brain and cognitive health - Strong analytical/programming

skills (e.g., STATA, R) and experience working with large datasets; - Excellent oral and written English skills; - Ability to work

effectively both as part of a team and independently; Preferable criteria: - Previous research/work experience related to

cardiometabolic health is highly advantageous - Prior experience with the scientific publication process (drafting and submitting

manuscripts) is highly advantageous 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. The research assistant will be employed for 6 months full-time. Location: Solna NVS Aging Research

Center (ARC)     Application Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button

in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply

in Swedish. Your application must contain the following documents: - A motivation letter (1 page) - A complete curriculum vitae

(maximum 2 pages) - List of previous publications, if any Welcome to apply at the latest 2026-11-06   KI applies individual and

differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T. For permanent employment Karolinska

Institutet applies a 6-month probation period. Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all