Doctoral (licentiate) student position in insurance medicine and psychiatric epidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

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

The research group

At the Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, we study different aspects of sickness absence, health, working and living conditions. Sickness absence affects individuals, health care, insurance companies, employers, and society. Among other things, the division bring together research in psychiatric epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology and insurance medicine to study the aetiology, treatment, and prognosis of mental disorders, in which also family-related factors are considered.

The licentiate student project and the duties of the student

The aim of this doctoral (licentiate) project is to investigate the prognosis and importance of family-related factors regarding labour market marginalization among individuals with mental disorders caused by substance abuse. The studies are based on nationwide register data and the doctoral student (licentiate) will learn to use advanced statistical methods and epidemiological design. The doctoral student (licentiate) will primarily produce analysis data files, run analyses, and write manuscripts. In this process, the doctoral student (licentiate) will be supervised by Pia Svedberg (main supervisor, associate professor of epidemiology), Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz (co-supervisor, professor of insurance medicine) and Heidi Taipale (co-supervisor, associate professor).

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 (licentiate) 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 (licentiate) 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 (licentiate) 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

For the advertised doctoral student (licentiate) position, a university education in statistics, medicine or similar is required. Experience from epidemiological studies and analyses of register data is a requirement. Experience in data management and analysis of registry data in insurance medicine is meritorious. Very good oral and written proficiency in English and Swedish is a requirement for the position. Applicants must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and independence. The work involves close collaboration with others, which is why good interpersonal skills are important.

Terms and conditions

The doctoral (licentiate) student will be employed on a doctoral (lic.) studentship maximum 4 years part time (50%). 

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.

Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience 
Read more about the Divsion of Insurance Medicine

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