Summary
The Karolinska Institutet is seeking applications for a doctoral student position focused on improving the prediction of future liver disease. This research aims to enhance our understanding of liver disease progression and develop early detection strategies.
Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Clinical Epidemiology, Sweden
Designation
Doctoral Student Position in Clinical Epidemiology
Details Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Clinical Epidemiology of Liver Disease |
| Location | Huddinge, Stockholm County, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Relevant degree (medicine, epidemiology, etc.) English proficiency Experience in epidemiology or quantitative research methods |
| Application Process | Apply through Varbi recruitment system |
| Last Date to Apply | March 20, 2026 |
Research Area
The project focuses on identifying clinical and metabolic markers for predicting the progression from early metabolic dysfunction to advanced liver disease. Key research areas include:
- Routine clinical biomarkers and long-term liver disease risk.
- Interaction between metabolic dysfunction and alcohol consumption.
- Development of risk prediction models using large-scale health data.
Location
Huddinge, Stockholm County, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
General Eligibility:
- A second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (e.g., Master’s degree).
- Completion of courses comprising at least 240 credits, with 60 credits at the advanced level.
- Equivalent knowledge acquired elsewhere.
Specific Eligibility:
- Proficiency in English equivalent to course English B/English 6 at the Swedish upper secondary school level.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
Requirements:
- Relevant degree (medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health).
- Strong interest in metabolic disease and clinical epidemiology.
- Experience or training in epidemiology or quantitative research methods.
- Comfort with large-scale datasets.
Meritorious Qualifications:
- Skills in R, SAS, Stata or similar statistical software.
- Experience with register-based research.
- Involvement in statistical modeling or risk prediction.
- Scientific writing experience.
Description
As a doctoral student in the Hagström research group, you will work in an interdisciplinary environment, contributing to innovative research aimed at understanding liver disease drivers and improving early detection of at-risk individuals. Responsibilities include study design, statistical modeling, data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation of findings.
How to Apply
- Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system.
- Include:
- A personal letter and curriculum vitae.
- Degree projects and previous publications.
- Documents certifying general and specific eligibility.
Last Date to Apply
March 20, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit the Karolinska Institutet recruitment page.
