Research assistant in biostatistics, Department of Public Health

A 2-year position as Research Assistant is available at the Department of Public Health, Section of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen, starting on October 15, 2022 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The position
The Section of Biostatistics conducts general biostatistical research and methodological development in biostatistics, undertakes teaching of biostatistics for the health sciences and for students of mathematics/statistics, undergraduate as well as postgraduate, and offers a biostatistical consultancy service for the staff and students in all disciplines of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The successful candidate will be working on biostatistical projects. The project work will usually have components in all the disciplines: applied data analysis, development/application of advanced statistical methodology, coding of algorithms and computer simulation, and writing of research reports. Many of these projects are in close collaboration with a medical researcher. Usually, a research assistant is involved in two projects at a time. The project work will always be in collaboration with a senior staff member. The successful applicant will be a statistician with a master’s degree in mathematics or statistics. Students who will soon finalize their master’s degree are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master degree or master student in statistics or mathematics
• Basic knowledge of regression analysis
• Experience with usage and programming of one of the major statistical software packages (e.g., R, SAS or STATA).
• General interest in biostatistics

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is October 15, 2022.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Application
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments:

• Motivated letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Publication list
• Master diploma

Deadline for applications is August 1, 2022.

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

More information about the project and the position is available by contacting Head of section, Esben Budtz-Jørgensen, [email protected]

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises app. 7500 students, app. 1500 PhD students and app. 3200 employees. The Faculty creates new knowledge and recognition through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions for the benefit of patients and the community.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.