Research assistant at the Division of Psychology

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

We are currently looking for a research assistant who will be working on several research projects in a research group lead by Richard Bränström with a focus on inequalities in health and minority stress with a special focus on heath among LGBTQ individuals. The position entails participation in, planning, and conducting research studies that aim to identify risk factors and mechanisms of poor health in minority groups based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The position provides an excellent opportunity for transition to career independence and an engaging and international research environment where you will be able to contribute to internationally leading research.

Your mission

The research assistant will be based at the Division of Psychology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. The research assistant will mainly work with management of data collections, databases, data analysis, translation and preparation of survey material, literature searches, and manuscript preparations. The employment is for one year, full time. The successful candidate will be a part of a productive and dynamic research environment and work closely with the study team to:

Plan and conduct data collection in the form of population surveys.
Assist in project coordination tasks, including managing databases and overseeing participant retention efforts.
Conduct literature searches and summarize findings.
Prepare manuscripts for publication.

Your profile

Applicants should have a candidate or master’s degree in psychology or equivalent social science education. Experience in work with LGBTQ populations is meriting. Excellent English skills in speaking and writing is a requirement and Swedish skills are meriting. The work involves close collaboration with others and demands flexibility and excellent communication skills. Applicants need to be able to work independently and with great attention to detail. An interest in future research career is a plus.

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: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest May 16th 2023.

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!