Researcher, effects of public health and social measures for infection control

Would you like to contribute to more and better evidence of the effects of interventions in preparation for future epidemics?

A full-time researcher position is available at the Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research (CEIR), which is placed in the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, CEIR is tasked with generating more and better evidence on the effects of public health and social interventions for infection control, including adverse consequences. 

CEIR was recently designated WHO Collaborating Centre for effectiveness research on public health and social measures for health emergencies, and works with other researchers, institutions, organisations, and stakeholders both nationally and internationally.

We are looking for a new colleague with experience in interventions research and in implementing infection control measures, who can take key roles in planning and conducting studies on the effects of public health and social measures (PHSM) for infection control, including adverse consequences – in Norway and globally. This includes developing protocols for trials in collaboration with WHO and other international partners.

For more information about the centre and our research aims, see https://www.fhi.no/ceir  

Arbeidsoppgaver

Main tasks

• Contribute to/lead the development and conduct of studies to assess the effects of public health and social measures for infection control (in Norway and in cross country collaborations)
• Develop funding applications for such research projects.
• Be part of project teams for several research projects that are planned/conducted at CEIR.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in epidemiology, medicine or other relevant field.
• Expertise in implementing infection control measures and/or experience with planning and conducting randomized trials.
• Experience with quantitative research methods.
• Fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

Desired:

• Experience with cluster randomized trials.
• Experience with international research collaboration.
• Experience with implementing infection control measures in low- or middle-income countries.
• Experience with (successful) applications for research funding.
• Norwegian speaker.

Personality traits

• Collaborative (we work in teams).
• Creative and able to take the initiative and lead in developing new research projects.
• Flexible (i.e. willing and able to carry out various task, as needed for achieving the overall aims of the Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research).
• Willingness to put in an extra effort, when needed.

We offer

• A strong research environment, with highly competent colleagues in terms of research methods, infection control, statistical support, and administrative resources
• Position as Researcher (code 1109 or 1183) and salary based on qualifications following the state regulations
• Favourable pension schemes in the Government Pension Fund
• Flexible working times

Kontaktinformasjon

Atle Fretheim, Centre Head, +4791649828, atle.fretheim@fhi.no

Arbeidssted

Myrens verksted 3 L
0473 Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Folkehelseinstituttet FHI

Referansenr.: 4863795804
Stillingsprosent: 100%
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Søknadsfrist: 10.11.2024