Doctoral (PhD) student position in perinatal epidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required.

The research group

The Department of Medicine Solna is one of the largest departments at Karolinska Institutet and is organized into several research departments. The Division of Clinical Epidemiology (KEP) is home to seven research groups that conduct research in population-based epidemiology using registry-based health care data, often supplemented with information from medical records, biological samples, and surveys, to address questions aimed at improving patient health care and clinical practice. Projects conducted at KEP usually have a strong clinical anchoring. There are around 50 doctoral students at KEP, with a range of research backgrounds, who meet regularly. Monthly seminars in biostatistics are also offered at the division. The student will be part of the Reproductive Epidemiology Research group at KEP. Our research group includes midwives, doctors in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatricians but also nutritionists, epidemiologists and biostatisticians. Our research is financed by the Swedish Research Council, FORTE, Belmont Forum, NIH, Region Stockholm, Karolinska Institutet and other research funders. Our ambition is to be able to combine the clinical work close to the patient with research and quality work to increase safety during pregnancy, childbirth and the newborn period.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The research project PhD students are expected to take a leading role in the entire research process under the guidance of their PhD supervisors. By participating in study design, data processing and analysis, interpretation and communication of results, taking relevant courses and participating in seminars and journal clubs, the student is expected to complete the doctoral dissertation project and grow into an independent researcher at the end of their studies The student will be a part of a research project that will  explore the effect on birth experience and maternal and neonatal outcomes of a midwife continuity of care model on women with psychosocial vulnerabilities.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Eligibility requirements for doctoral education

In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline.

It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

A) General eligibility requirement

You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

1. have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or
3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.*

Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

*If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education.

B) Specific eligibility requirement

You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

- Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education.

Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action.

(A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education.

Skills and personal qualities

Specific requirements:

Good knowledge of spoken and written English as the research will be carried out in an international collaboration. Documented work experience using population-based health registry data for research (i.e. leading to a scientific report, master's thesis, scientific publication or similar) is meritorious. Knowledge in biostatistics and experience in regression modeling of survival data, as the project involves development of statistical methodology. Good programming skills in Stata, SAS or R is an advantage.

Additional requirements: 

Excellent communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and ability to collaborate in a team. Independence with regard to the ability to plan, and carry out tasks, identify and solve problems. Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant for postgraduate studies in the subject. Clinical anchoring in pregnancy care and delivery care is meritorious.

Terms and conditions

The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time.

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Application process

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 personal letter and a curriculum vitae
- Degree projects and previous publications, if any
- Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above
- Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)
- Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above)

Selection

A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject.

All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of eleven divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group Reproductive Epidemiology Research group. Our research group includes midwives, doctors in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatricians but also nutritionists, epidemiologists and biostatisticians.

https://ki.se/forskning/grupper/reproduktions-perinatal-och-pediatrisk-epidemiologi-forskargrupp-olof-stephansson

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