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

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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 Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts research in epidemiology and biostatistics across a broad range of areas within biomedical science. The department is among the largest of its type in Europe and has especially strong research profiles in psychiatric, cancer, reproductive, pediatric, pharmaco, genetic, and geriatric epidemiology, eating disorders, and biostatistics. Our department consists of researchers, doctoral students, biostatisticians, data collectors and database administrators as well as administrative personnel, in total some 270 staff.

The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at ki.se/en/meb.

The research group

The geriatric pharmacoepidemiological group’s mission is to investigate and improve drug utilization among older adults. Our research areas include inappropriate medication use, polypharmacy, register-based pharmacoepidemiology, medication use in frail older adults and inequality in medication use. Besides medication use, we also conduct research in related areas such as health, Covid-19, and use of health- and eldercare in older adults. The research group is led by Professor Kristina Johnell (https://staff.ki.se/people/kristina-johnell). We belong to the aging research group at MEB.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The doctoral student project will investigate medication use in older adults, with a special focus on the process of deprescribing, using national register data. The project will include statistical analyses of national registers in order to investigate the frequency, the determinants, and benefit/harms of deprescribing in older adults. The PhD student will learn to master a broad range of methods, including epidemiological analysis of large Swedish registers.

What do we offer?

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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.

1. A) General eligibility requirement
   
   You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

• have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
• 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
• 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.

1. 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

We attach great importance to personal qualities in this recruitment. As a person, you are independent, pay attention to detail, analytical, communicative and have excellent collaborative skills. 

• It is meritorious to have conducted research, including documented published research articles in international peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Topic knowledge in geriatric pharmacoepidemiology, aging epidemiology, or related areas are meritorious.
• Previous experience of extracting, managing and analyzing large data materials is meritorious.
• Documented knowledge in use of standard statistical software , such as Stata, SAS or R is required.
• Excellent skills in English, both written and oral, is required.
• Knowledge in Swedish is an advantage.

Terms and conditions

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

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.

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