Algorithmic management and health: research assistant to the unit of occupational medicine

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

This is a golden opportunity for someone who is interested in the relationship between health, new technology and work, and curious about what it is like to work in a successful, international research environment. Our research group was awarded the “KI Work Environment and Health Award 2021”. We offer a dynamic, supportive and open research climate, where you are encouraged to think freely and explore your own ideas.

Your mission

New technology and changing consumer and production patterns are changing the world of work. This, in turn, affects the health, safety and wellbeing of workers. You will primarily be working in a new research programme called ALGOSH: Algorithmic management at work - challenges, opportunities and strategies for occupational safety and health and wellbeing. You will also liaise with three other on-going research projects in the research group on the themes algorithmic management and gig-workers.

In ALGOSH, you will work in an international consortium of top researchers from Sweden, Finland, Canada, USA, Spain and Australia. We need your help to make the programme run smoothly, including supporting the organization of different multidisciplinary research activities using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

You will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to the research programme. We offer a 12 months full-time fixed-term position.

Your profile

We think that you have a master in public health, political economy, political studies, labor market studies, labor relations, labor law, but we are open to a masters in other subjects.

Requirements:

Very good communication skills in English and Swedish
Good ability to understand and write scientific texts
Project management skills

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

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

https://ki.se/en/imm/the-new-world-of-work

Application

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