Project Coordinator in youth mental health

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

Within our research team, you will find a multi-disciplinary group of researchers working to address the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on ensuring children not only survive but thrive. We work globally, with collaborative partnerships with academics, clinicians and governments, to support both operational, observational and evaluation research. Working in our group you will find a supportive and passionate environment, where you will contribute to meaningful partnerships for improved evidence-based health policies.

Your mission

The successful candidate will be working on the YiPEE Project (Youth co-Production for sustainable Engagement and Empowerment in health). This is an EU funded project evaluating a school-based multicomponent intervention targeting positive disruption in the inner, social, and environmental dimensions of adolescents’ mental health. YiPEE is a multi-country, multi-partner project, with planned implementation and research in India, Kenya, South Africa and Sweden. The candidate will work within the Karolinska YiPEE team, specifically contributing to quantitative data management and analysis, trial design and execution, and intervention adaption within the Swedish context. The candidate will be expected to contribute scientifically to the wider consortium and lead publications.

The candidate is also expected to actively engage with the department and contribute, for example through doctoral supervision, attending and organising seminar sessions, joining committees or taking on administrative roles, and teaching. Travels to India, Kenya and South Africa may occur.

Your profile

We are looking for a researcher with quantitative research skills (mixed-methods would be a bonus), with a background in adolescent health, mental health, or co-design methodologies. You should be self-motivated, with evidence of working well within teams and cross-cultural communication.

The candidate must have the following:

A Masters qualification in Global Health, Public Health, Psychology, or other relevant discipline.
Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.
Fluent English in speech and writing.

The following criteria are desirable:

A publication track record.
Research or implementation experience in youth mental health.
Work experience or prior collaborative work in low and middle-income contexts.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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 a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 8th of March 2023.

An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

A complete resumé
A complete list of publications
A motivation letter for why you are applying for this role (no more than one page)

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.

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