Statistician or epidemiologist, Clin Epidemiology and Biostatistics, USÖ

Applications are invited from candidates with experience of statistics or health research with good methodological skills to join Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Örebro University Hospital.

About the organisation
Region Örebro County is one of the county's largest employers and an important driving force for regional growth. We are working to promote human health, safety, well-being, and the development of the county. We offer stimulating, pivotal positions within healthcare, dental care, public transport, culture, and industrial development. Together with Örebro University we are developing a modern and creative environment for research and education. Örebro is a medium-sized city in central Sweden with good transport links.




Statistician or epidemiologist, Clin Epidemiology and Biostatistics, USÖ

Arbetsuppgifter

Main responsibilities
The postholder will mainly be involved in preparing data and conducting statistical analysis for research projects on the clinical effects of electroconvulsive therapy for severe psychiatric disorders, using the Swedish national quality register for ECT and other national databases.

Övrig information

We have already made our media choice for this recruitment process and we therefore do not require any advertising offers or recruitment assistance.

Kvalifikationer

Qualifications and experience
Candidates should have graduated in an area with training in quantitative methods. Knowledge of research in health and disease is highly desirable. Experience of data handling and statistical analysis using statistical software such as R, SQL, SAS, Stata or SPSS is essential. This post will provide excellent experience of research in a dynamic research environment in Örebro University Hospital and Örebro University. By agreement, it may be possible for the postholder to undertake their own research, or education and training, if desired.
Form of employment
The appointment is full-time and permanent. The salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
The person appointed will be placed in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics which is part of the Clinical Research Centre at Örebro University Hospital. Medical research has a high priority in Region Örebro County. Our research is being developed in close partnership with Örebro University to improve health and healthcare.
Starting date
By agreement.



Ansökan

Information about applications
To apply a letter of application and curriculum vitae, complete with the names of three referees (including your current or most recent employer/supervisor), should be sent by email to camilla.friso-asell@regionorebrolan.se 
Closing date 2022-10-02.

Applications and enquires
Informal enquires about the position should be made to:
Professor Scott Montgomery, Telephone +46 19 602 6210.
Email: scott.montgomery@regionorebrolan.se
For information on the research and register, please contact assoc. prof. Axel Nordenskjöld, Telephone +46 (0) 19 602 06 24 
Email: Axel.nordenskjold@regionorebrolan.se
Trade union representative
Saco, Anders Bäckman
Telephone +46 19 602 66 58