Research assistant in Nutrition

The Department of Biosciences and Nutrition performs research and education in several areas of
medical science including aging, Alzheimer, biomaterial, molecular endocrinology, cancer biology,
functional genomics, systems biology, epigenetics, structural biochemistry, bioorganic chemistry,
immunology, and nutrition. It offers an excellent international research and working environment,
including around 250 scientists, students, administrative and technical personnel. The Department
resides in Neo at Campus Flemingsberg, a biomedical research building, aimed at being a creative and open environment that enables meetings, synergies, and exploration of areas of mutual interest across disciplines.

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

Your mission

We are looking for a Research Assistant (Forskningsassistent) to Professor Marie Löf’s IMPACT Research group (https://ki.se/en/bionut/the-impact-research-group-marie-lof). The group has ten years of experience in developing mobile phone based (mHealth) interventions focusing on promoting optimal nutrition and physical activity, with special emphasis on pregnant women and young children. Your duties will consist of supporting data collection in ongoing intervention studies in child and maternal health care as well as preschools. The tasks also include development of intervention material for these target groups.

This position is time-limited for 6 months.

Your profile

For this position a solid background in nutrition or similar is required. Previous experience in data collection on physical activity in children, including preschool aged children, is required. Correspondingly, the candidate should have previous experience from data processing of accelerometry in children. The candidate should have strong communication skills. The ability to interact with young children is essential. We are looking for a research assistant who can work independently and at the same time be a good team player and has good organizational skills. The work requires that you master both Swedish and English fluent in speech and writing.

Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Flemingsberg

www.bionut.ki.se

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 24 July 2022.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all