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Postdoctoral Researcher, Epidemiology / Medical Statistics - Oulun yliopisto - Oulu, Finland

Postdoctoral Researcher

Posted: March 27, 2026
Posted 17 days ago
Last seen in crawl: April 9, 2026 (3d ago)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
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Job Description

The postdoctoral researchers will analyze large datasets from Finland and Nordic countries, develop statistical methods such as machine learning and survival models, and publish scientific articles. They will work in a multidisciplinary team exploring the development of multimorbidity across the life course, focusing on early life exposures and mechanisms linking prenatal and perinatal factors to childhood and adolescent health outcomes.

Company Information

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Korkea-asteen koulutus yliopistoissa ja ammattikorkeakouluissa
Pentti Kaiteran Katu 1, 90570 Oulu
Business ID: 0245895-5

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Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large health and sociodemographic datasets
  • Develop statistical methods including machine learning and survival models
  • Publish scientific articles and present at conferences
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and contribute to funding applications

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in epidemiology, health services research, statistics, data science, psychology or other quantitative field
  • Strong interest in life course epidemiology and analysis of electronic health records
  • Proficiency in statistical or programming software (e.g., Stata, SAS, R, Python)
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Research publication record

Skills & Technologies

Statistical software: StataSASRPythonData analysisMultidisciplinary teamwork

Education Level

Doctorate
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