Researcher in data driven health, with specialisation in knowledge graphs

Job description

Within the department, we run a large number of research projects in close collaboration with societal stakeholders, with the aim of creating value from health data at the societal, individual, and health care levels. Data harmonization, the use of knowledge graphs, visualization, and participatory methods are key competencies for developing meaningful projects.

The department has many students, and we are seeking a researcher who can build successful initiatives that connect societal stakeholders’ expectations with the collective expertise of our students. We see integrating education with research as an important way to create impact.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• You have demonstrated research expertise in computer science in the health domain or a related field.
• You have experience leading research projects in collaboration with societal stakeholders, particularly in the public sector on health-related issues.
• You can lead and develop projects involving health data, and have extensive experience working with knowledge graphs, cloud services, and Kubernetes environments.
• You take a pedagogical approach and have the skills needed to include master’s students in your projects.
• You work independently and can collaborate with a wide range of professionals to achieve impact through your research.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Swedish open data sources in the public sector, particularly those related to health and social care, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

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