Research assistant in cardiovascular epidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical institution with more than 250 employees and over 900 additional coworkers connected via the Uppsala University Hospital. The Department of Medical Sciences has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a number of different areas. The research carried out at the department is performed in close connection with the clinical activities at the Uppsala University Hospital, which includes both basic studies on the causes of a variety of illnesses and the development and evaluation of improved diagnostics and new treatment methods. More information about the Department of Medical Sciences can be found at www.medsci.uu.se

Project description:
In a research program granted by the Swedish Heart-Lung foundation, we aim to discover new pathophysiological pathways for the three common cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure, by use of proteomics and metabolomics. Already collected data in several population-based epidemiological studies will be used; ULSAM, PIVUS, POEM EpiHealth, SCAPIS and UK biobank. A focus will be on the genetic basis for different adipose tissue compartments and its role for cardiovascular diseases.

You will have one main supervisor, but also work with other research groups at Uppsala University. You will be placed at “epihubben” together with 30 other researchers in the epidemiological field. A very creative environment.

Work tasks
To participate in performing statistical analyses using both traditional methods, such as logistic regression and Cox proportional hazard analyses, as well as machine learning methods to obtain results and thereafter to write and publish scientific papers. Also Mendelian randomization will be used.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in medicine, statistics, bioinformatics or similar
• Good knowledge in statistical methods used in epidemiological and -omics studies, such as GWAS and Mendelian randomization
• Fluent in working in R
• Good writing capabilities in English.

Additional qualifications
Knowledge in cardiovascular diseases is desirable, but not necessary.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 4 months Full time position. Starting date 1 September, 2024, or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Lars Lind, lars.lind@medsci.uu.se, 0730502878

Please submit your application by the 6th of December, 2024, UFV-PA 2024/3962

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