Hannes Hagström
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology or Biostatistics with Focus on Liver Diseases at Karolinska Institutet Karolinska Institutet in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Machine Learning
Funding
The position is a two-year fixed-term, full-time appointment at Karolinska Institutet, with the possibility of extension. Employment is through a state university, which provides several benefits via a collective agreement. No specific stipend or salary amount is mentioned. The position is fully funded as a postdoctoral researcher.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Sweden
University
Karolinska Institutet
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About this position
The Hagström research group at Karolinska Institutet is seeking 1–2 postdoctoral researchers in epidemiology or biostatistics, with a focus on liver diseases, particularly metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The group is based at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, and offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and international research environment. The research aims to improve early identification and risk reduction for severe liver disease, leveraging unique datasets and advanced statistical methods.
Applicants should have expertise in prediction models, biomarker evaluation, causal inference, longitudinal methods, survival analysis, regression models, or machine learning. Experience with the Swedish healthcare system and register data is advantageous. The position is a two-year, full-time, fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of extension, and is fully funded by Karolinska Institutet, a leading global medical university. The research group values independence, collaboration, and curiosity, and offers opportunities for teaching and participation in various research forums.
Eligibility requires a PhD in a relevant field, ideally completed within the last three years, strong English communication skills, and proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, or STATA. Applicants should submit a PhD certificate, resumé, publication list, and a summary of current work via the Varbi recruitment system by January 10, 2026. For more information, contact Professor Hannes Hagström at [email protected].
Keywords: epidemiology, biostatistics, liver diseases, causal inference, prediction models, biomarkers, machine learning, Swedish register data, Karolinska Institutet.
Funding details
The position is a two-year fixed-term, full-time appointment at Karolinska Institutet, with the possibility of extension. Employment is through a state university, which provides several benefits via a collective agreement. No specific stipend or salary amount is mentioned. The position is fully funded as a postdoctoral researcher.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in clinical medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field. The PhD should ideally have been completed within the last three years, unless special circumstances apply. Required experience includes prediction models, biomarkers, causal inference, longitudinal methods, survival analysis, regression modeling, or machine learning. Experience with the Swedish healthcare system and register data is meritorious. Excellent spoken and written English, documented scientific publication experience, and strong social and collaborative skills are required. Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, or STATA is expected. Independence, teamwork, curiosity, and flexibility are valued.
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Professor, Senior Consultant Hepatologist
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Research Interests
Clinical Nutrition
Epidemiology
Fatty Liver
Liver Fibrosis
Cardiometabolic Health
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