项目介绍

2025年1月2日

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, precision medicine, and biostatistics.

Part of the success of our department is due to our collaborative spirit where one factor is that researchers at the Department share and co-finance common resources (e.g., IT and an applied biostatistics group). The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at http://ki.se/en/meb

The research group

The doctoral student will join a research team led by Assistant Professor Jiayao Lei, which is part of a broader research group led by Associate Professor Mark Clements, conducting multidisciplinary research on cancer prevention and health economic evaluations.

The research team is dedicated to advancing preventive medicine, with a primary focus on preventing diseases associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). Our work involves comprehensive evaluations of HPV vaccination and screening programs using extensive nationwide register data. We provide a vibrant and intellectually stimulating scientific environment, with opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers both internationally and nationally, particularly with the Center for Cervical Cancer Elimination at Karolinska University Hospital.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

Globally, around 5% of new cancer cases are attributable to high-risk HPV infections, which include cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal and oropharyngeal cancers. The objective is to perform an internationally leading research program to guide the prevention and early detection of HPV-related cancers. We will evaluate the effectiveness of HPV vaccination to prevent HPV-related cancers, assess whether HPV vaccination is associated with fertility and reproductive outcomes, and predict the impact of HPV vaccination on the future disease burden of HPV-related cancers. The student will gain experience in both observational studies and mathematical modelling. The project will leverage the excellent Swedish register infrastructure through a research database that links several Swedish population and healthcare registers.

Under supervision, the doctoral student will be responsible for literature reviews, study design and data analyses, and the interpretation and presentation of results (through scientific publications and conference presentations).

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.

A) General eligibility requirementYou 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

• Applications are welcome from students with a university education in medicine, data science, public health or a related subject.
• Prior experience in epidemiological studies, analysis of large-scale data and programming skills in SAS, STATA and/or R are particular merits.
• Practical experience in research related to infectious diseases or cancer, particularly in infectious disease modeling, is considered an asset.
• Scientific publications are considered an asset, with particular merit given to those where the candidate is the lead author.
• Good written and spoken skills in English is required.

We attach great importance to personal qualities in this recruitment. As a person, you are curious, highly motivated and persistent. You demonstrate a degree of independence and problem-solving skills. You are collaborative and have good communication skills.

Terms and conditions

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