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PhD Position in Cervical Cancer Elimination, HPV Screening, and Public Health Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

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Sweden

University

Karolinska Institutet

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Biology
Health Disparities
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Statistics

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About this position

Doctoral position in cervical cancer elimination at Karolinska Institutet (Center for Cervical Cancer Elimination, CLINTEC), Sweden.

This PhD project focuses on cervical cancer prevention, HPV screening, equity in screening participation, register-based research, and implementation research. The group works with national registries, biobanks, and population data to study untested groups, cancer risk, and interventions such as HPV self-sampling and risk-based screening strategies.

The doctoral student will work with national registers and population-based data, plan and conduct register-based studies, analyze HPV screening participation and cancer outcomes, evaluate interventions, present findings at conferences, and write scientific articles.

Eligibility: an advanced degree (master's or equivalent) or equivalent credits/knowledge, plus English proficiency equivalent to English B/6. The post also seeks candidates with experience in register data, database management, data analysis, statistical methods, and strong analytical skills. Swedish and English proficiency are important for the role.

Funding: salaried doctoral student employment for up to 4 years full-time under Karolinska Institutet's doctoral salary scale.

Application: apply in Varbi and include a cover letter, CV, theses/publications, supporting documents for qualifications, and proof of general and specific eligibility. Deadline: 2026-08-28.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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