Postdoctor in clinical epidemiology, with focus on IBD and celiac disease

Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs kommun; Vor Ort; SEK 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Göteborgs universitet is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in clinical epidemiology related to IBD and celiac disease. The position is for 24 months at the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on analyzing register-based data, developing prediction models, and leading independent research.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in a relevant field, possesses advanced analytical skills, and has a strong publication record. Proficiency in Swedish or another Nordic language is also beneficial.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience with epidemiological research is expected.
• Demonstrated record of publishing in high-impact journals.
• Ability to analyze prognosis of IBD and celiac disease using advanced statistical methods.

Aufgaben

• Use register-based data for clinical epidemiological research questions.
• Develop prediction models and analyze prognosis.
• Lead research studies independently and draft manuscripts.
• Possibly supervise PhD students and assist with funding applications.

Kenntnisse

Clinical experience in gastroenterology, pediatrics, or medicine

Proficiency in causal inference, longitudinal methods, survival analysis

Experience with R, SAS, or STATA

Excellent spoken and written English skills

Knowledge of Swedish or another Nordic language

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in clinical medicine, epidemiology, or biostatistics

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Researcher – IBD and Celiac Disease Clinical Epidemiology

The GI Epidemiology research group in the Department of Pediatrics conducts clinical epidemiological studies primarily on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease. The research aims to better understand risk factors, prognosis, related diseases, and treatment responses using national and regional health register data.

Subject area

Clinical epidemiology within IBD and/or celiac disease.

Subject area description

Epidemiological research on IBD and/or celiac disease mainly using national and regional health administrative data.

Duties

• Use register-based data to answer clinical epidemiological research questions related to IBD and celiac disease, including risk evolution over time and influencing factors such as medication use and comorbidities.
• Develop prediction models and analyze prognosis of IBD and celiac disease.
• Lead specific research studies largely independently, including writing statistical analysis plans, performing statistical analyses, and drafting manuscripts.
• Possibly supervise PhD students, contribute to project management, support other group members’ research, and assist with funding applications and scientific meetings.

Eligibility

• Doctoral degree in clinical medicine, epidemiology, or biostatistics.
• Clinical experience in gastroenterology, pediatrics, or medicine is advantageous.
• Proficiency in causal inference, longitudinal methods, survival analysis, regression modeling, machine learning, or prediction modeling.
• Experience with R, SAS, or STATA required; experience with Swedish health-register data especially meritorious.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills, with a documented record of publishing scientific articles in high-impact journals in clinical medicine or epidemiology.
• Ability to formulate relevant research questions and interpret results from such studies.
• Knowledge of Swedish or another Nordic language is a merit.
• Independent, organized, collaborative, team-oriented, empathetic, curious, adaptable, and flexible in approach.

Employment

Temporary position for 24 months, 100% full-time. Placement: Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Pediatrics. Starting date: as agreed.

Benefits

Salaries are set individually at the University.

Equal opportunity statement

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Contact information

For questions about the position, contact Karl Mårild, Associate Professor and Pediatrician, at +46‑765 88 72 77 or [e-mail].

Application deadline

Applications must be received by 2026‑08‑18.