Statistician at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a national knowledge authority working for better public health. The agency does this by developing and supporting society's efforts to promote health, prevent ill health, and protect against health threats. Our vision is a public health that strengthens societal development.

Are you an engaged and analytical person who wants to work across government agencies with statistical methodological support? Do you have at least one year of experience in statistical work involving sample design, weight calculation, and estimation? Then we have a mission waiting for you!

What will you be working on?

As a statistician, you will work across government agencies providing statistical methodological support.

Your main tasks will include:

• Choosing appropriate methods regarding sample design, weight calculation, and estimation, which is crucial for our projects to achieve their goals.
• Planning sample surveys to ensure they are conducted in a structured and efficient manner.
• Conducting various statistical analyses.
• Managing unit administration and participating in meetings.

As a statistician, you will also have other tasks as an investigator at the agency.

Who are we looking for?

Requirements for the position:

• University degree in statistics or mathematical statistics.
• At least one year of experience in statistical work involving sample design, weight calculation, and estimation.

In addition, we see the following competencies, abilities, and experiences as important for you to thrive with us:

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Good knowledge of methods for conducting sample surveys.
• Experience working with official statistics.
• Experience in independent programming in R and/or SAS.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, being responsible, and having strong analytical abilities. You have a holistic perspective and a good attitude.

Significant emphasis is placed on:

• Experience from working in government agencies.
• Experience in statistical analysis work within one or more of the following areas:
• Estimation from probability samples.
• Systematic quality work.
• Epidemiology or public health.

What does the unit do?

The analysis unit works closely with data on analyses and forecasts for more effective public health work. The unit is responsible for statistics, modeling, survey design, and health economics, as well as methodological development within this. The unit provides support in planning and executing statistical and analysis projects.

What is it like to work at the Public Health Agency of Sweden?

We offer developing tasks where you can influence and make a difference. Regardless of what you work with, you contribute to societal benefit. You do this together with engaged and competent colleagues in stimulating collaborations. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a workplace that strives to provide equal opportunities for all and to be free from discrimination. The agency operates in Solna and Östersund.

Employee experience and culture at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

About the employment

You will be employed as an investigator based at our office in Solna or Östersund. The position is a full-time temporary contract until 2025-09-26. Start date is as soon as possible by agreement.

As an employee of the Public Health Agency of Sweden, you may be subject to military placement. Some positions are placed in a security class where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. A security clearance will then be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

At the agency, there may be an opportunity to enter into an agreement for remote work up to 40 percent of your working time.

Are you interested?

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact unit manager Lisa Brouwers, phone 010-205 23 94.

Union representatives are for SACO Pi Zetterquist, phone 010-205 22 95, and for OFR/S Jessika Spångberg, phone 010-205 29 22.

Read more about what it is like to work with us

Application

Welcome with your application for the position of statistician with us!

We have chosen to remove the personal letter from the recruitment process. Instead, you apply with your CV and by answering selection questions. The goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Psychological tests and work samples may be used as part of the recruitment process.

Please upload relevant degree certificates with your application.

Read in the application form how to proceed if you have protected personal information.

Apply by 2025-04-06 via the agency's website. Employer's diary number: 01034-2025-2.1.1