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 survey design, weight calculation, and estimation? Then we have a task waiting for you!

What will you work on?

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

Your main tasks will include:

• Selecting appropriate methods regarding survey design, weight calculation, and estimation, which are crucial for our projects to achieve their goals.
• Planning survey studies 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 responsibilities 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 survey design, weight calculation, and estimation.

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

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Good knowledge of methods for conducting survey studies.
• Experience working with official statistics.
• Experience with 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 approach.

Significant emphasis is placed on:

• Experience from working in a government agency.
• Experience in statistical analysis work in 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 a more effective public health effort. The unit is responsible for statistics, modeling, survey construction, and health economics, as well as methodological development within this area. The unit provides support in planning and executing statistics and analysis projects.

How is it 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 on, 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.

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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 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 classified in security class where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. A security review 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 of 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 at 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