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Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology and Public Health: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Atherosclerosis Linköping University in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

This is a full-time, three-year temporary postdoctoral contract. Salary is individually set under applicable collective agreements. The Högbom-Cocozza Research Foundation funds the employment, and the postdoctoral researcher may spend 6–12 months at a higher education institution abroad with Foundation funding. Before the third year, the researcher may apply for an independent research grant of approximately SEK 500,000.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Sweden

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Linköping University

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Statistical Analysis
Medical Science
Atherosclerosis
Salud Pública
Health Literacy
Fitness
Statistics

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About this position

Linköping University is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join a research programme on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, with particular emphasis on the causes and consequences of atherosclerosis.

The project is primarily based on data from the national, population-based SCAPIS study, which combines advanced imaging of atherosclerosis with detailed information on health behaviours, risk factors, and cardiovascular health in approximately 30,000 middle-aged individuals. The postdoctoral researcher will plan and conduct epidemiological analyses, interpret findings, and prepare scientific articles.

The researcher will also contribute to an ongoing SCAPIS substudy of approximately 2,500 participants examining the importance of health literacy and physical fitness for cardiovascular health and the development of atherosclerosis. The position offers opportunities to develop independent research questions and gradually establish an individual research profile.

The researcher will be based in the Division of Society and Health, an interdisciplinary and internationally competitive environment covering public health, social medicine, prevention, health behaviours, and sports medicine. The postdoctoral researcher will join the NICE research group, led by Associate Professor Pontus Henriksson, alongside postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students working in epidemiology, prevention, and health behaviours. Research is the principal duty, with teaching potentially comprising up to 20% of working time.

The appointment also provides opportunities for international research experience and future independent research development through the supporting foundation.

Funding details

This is a full-time, three-year temporary postdoctoral contract. Salary is individually set under applicable collective agreements. The Högbom-Cocozza Research Foundation funds the employment, and the postdoctoral researcher may spend 6–12 months at a higher education institution abroad with Foundation funding. Before the third year, the researcher may apply for an independent research grant of approximately SEK 500,000.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree awarded by the date Linköping University decides on employment. A doctoral degree awarded within three years of the application deadline is advantageous, subject to consideration of special circumstances. Applicants should hold a doctorate in public health, epidemiology, medical science, or a closely related health field; have solid quantitative research and statistical analysis experience; be able to independently process and analyse research data; and have excellent spoken and written English communication skills. Experience with population-based or longitudinal epidemiological datasets and research in cardiovascular health, prevention, health behaviours, or related areas is advantageous. Analytical, thorough, proactive, independent, collaborative, and strong interpersonal qualities are sought.

How to apply

Apply through the online Apply button/application portal and submit the required application materials, including selected research publications electronically in PDF or Word format. Printed publications that cannot be submitted electronically must be mailed in three sets to the University Registrar at Linköping University and received by 30 November 2026.

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