Doctoral Researcher in Occupational Cancer Epidemiology
Investigate how occupational exposure histories and mixtures impact cancer incidence across Nordic populations in a 3-year PhD position.
Best for:Best for quantitative researchers with a background in epidemiology or biostatistics and an interest in occupational health.
Overview
Tampere University invites applications for a 3-year fixed-term Doctoral Researcher position within the Health Sciences Unit to join the Nordic Occupational Exposome and Cancer project. Working under the supervision of Dr. Subas Neupane, the successful candidate will focus on Work Package 1 by harmonising occupational and registry data, estimating cumulative exposures, and applying advanced epidemiological methods to study cancer risks. The researcher will engage in high-impact population health research, contribute to scientific publications, and complete a doctoral dissertation. This opportunity provides a collaborative, international research environment based physically in Tampere, Finland.
What you'll do
- Harmonise occupational history and registry datasets from Nordic population and cancer registries.
- Estimate cumulative and time-varying occupational exposures using established job-exposure matrices.
- Investigate the statistical associations between individual and combined occupational exposures and cancer incidence or mortality.
- Perform quantitative epidemiological analyses examining health differences across sex and socioeconomic status.
- Contribute to scientific articles, research manuscripts, and conference presentations as part of the Nordic research consortium.
- Participate in regular project meetings and collaborate closely with international project partners.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, health sciences, data science, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good written and spoken proficiency
Instruction: English
- Strong background in quantitative research and statistical data analysis
- Ability to conduct independent research as well as collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated proficiency in English communication, both written and spoken
- Must meet the admission criteria for a relevant doctoral programme at Tampere University
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15 (EET)
Candidates must submit their application package through the online recruitment system before the specified deadline. The application must include a CV, a motivation letter, and relevant academic credentials.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degree certificates
- Transcripts
- Master's thesis
Contact
Subas Neupane· Principal Investigator
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