Biostatistician

REGION ÖSTERGÖTLAND · plný úvazek

Regionledningskontoret, Linköping, Švédsko

Do you want to contribute to developing the conditions for clinical research – and make a real difference in how clinical studies are planned and conducted? As a biostatistician at the unit for clinical research support, you will work closely with researchers and research-supporting functions within Region Östergötland and Linköping University. The role involves providing statistical expertise in individual projects and in the development of methods and structures for clinical studies. We are in a development phase where research support is being strengthened and shaped for the future – here you have the opportunity to participate and influence, build and develop, in line with the region's mission to create conditions for knowledge-based healthcare and research. Our offer Forward for life. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It's about health and care, about our region's development and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with healthcare, research and education. It's about daring to think new – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and loved ones, others create the conditions for life-saving efforts. With us work fantastic people towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and forward for life. Please read about your benefits with us, here you will also find information about provisions regarding salary and compensation. Job Description In this role, you will work with biostatistical support and data management in close collaboration with researchers and other research-supporting functions. You are often involved in projects through multiple phases – from planning and study design to analysis, interpretation and publication. The work involves both providing advice and conducting statistical analyses, depending on the projects' needs. The work takes place in a team, where you together with colleagues contribute to comprehensive support in planning and conducting clinical studies. You will among other things: Contribute to planning and design of research studies Provide advice on statistical methods and analysis strategies Interpret and communicate results from statistical analyses Participate in training and seminars on statistics and study design Support work with data from for example quality registers and other health data Contribute to developing the overall statistical support in clinical studies Work Group At the unit for clinical research support, 17 employees work with specialist expertise in various areas of clinical research and research support. The work is carried out in close collaboration, both within the unit and with other functions within Region Östergötland and Linköping University. The team has expertise in, among other things, study design, regulatory advice, monitoring, data management, and budget and agreements related to clinical studies. Together this creates the conditions for comprehensive support to researchers throughout the research process. About You We are looking for you with education in biostatistics, statistics, mathematical statistics or equivalent field. You have good knowledge of programming and experience with statistical software, for example SPSS, R, Stata or similar. Experience with clinical studies, such as clinical trials, epidemiological studies, observational studies and register-based research, is meritorious. The work often takes place in national and international contexts, which means you need to have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. For you to thrive and fit in with us, your personal qualities are important. We work closely together and need to have good communication to successfully solve the tasks we encounter in everyday life. Therefore, this position suits you if you enjoy collaboration and are attentive and communicative in contact with colleagues, researchers and other partners. Application and Employment Before employment in patient-near work within Region Östergötland, you will be asked to complete a health declaration. Warmly welcome with your application! If you need help registering in the system, contact Customer Support Services, 010-103 60 00, during office hours. To staffing, placement and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing, placement and recruitment companies as well as other external actors and sellers of additional job postings. Region Östergötland has contracted agreements.