PhD Student in Colorectal Cancer: Translational Research

Karolinska Institutet, doctoral positions; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 340,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractual salary

Modern gym access

Medical care reimbursements

Opportunities for international交流

Job summary

Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) student position in Colorectal Cancer. The project advances personalized treatment by studying aspirin after surgery in patients with specific genetic alterations.

The role combines clinical work with translational research under supervision and a structured study plan. Responsibilities include epidemiological analyses, registry-based research, and dissemination of findings in scientific forums, contributing to improved

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience with clinical and translational cancer research.
• Excellent scientific communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from the ALASCCA study and CRCBaSe to identify patients who benefit from aspirin treatment.
• Conduct epidemiological and clinical studies, including advanced statistical analyses on large cohorts.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Independent research

Clinical research interest

Education

Master's degree

Medical training

Second-cycle/master qualification

Tools

CRCBaSe database

Nordic ALASCCA data

Statistical software

Job description

Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) student position in Colorectal Cancer. The project advances personalized treatment by studying aspirin after surgery in patients with specific genetic alterations.

The role combines clinical work with translational research under supervision and a structured study plan. Responsibilities include epidemiological analyses, registry-based research, and dissemination of findings in scientific forums, contributing to improved