Research Assistant at the Unit for 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 at the Unit of Occupational Medicine, within the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), was awarded KI:s Work Environment and Health Award in 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 technologies and shifting consumption and production patterns are transforming working life  which in turn impacts the health, safety and wellbeing of workers.

In this role, you will contribute to two exciting research projects. Your main project will be ALGOSH – Algorithmic management at work: challenges, opportunities, and strategies for occupational safety, health and wellbeing. You will also be working with the newly launched European research initiative MAIJobCare – Managing job quality and labour shortages with AI/AM in long-term care. 

Your main tasks will include supporting research activities with both quantitative and qualitative methods, and helping ensure that the projects run smoothly and efficiently. In this role you will be collaborating closely with international research teams involving top researchers from Europe, Canada, the US, and Australia. You will also be in contact with other ongoing projects in the research group, especially those focusing on algorithmic management and the gig economy.

This position provides opportunities both to learn from leading experts and also to contribute with your own knowledge and ideas.

Your profile

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written. You have a strong ability to understand and produce scientific texts and solid project management skills. You are organized, proactive, and can work independently as well as collaboratively

We believe that you have a Master’s degree in public health, occupational health, political science, economics, labour market studies, work science, or labour law. We are also open to degrees in other relevant disciplines.

To be eligible for this position, a one-year Master's degree is required. The eligibility requirement must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the employment decision. Previous experience as a research assistant is considered a merit, as is having obtained the Master's degree within the past three years. Older degrees may be accepted if there are special reasons.

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.

This is a 12-month full-time fixed-term position.

Location: Solna

Unit of Occupational Medicine | Karolinska Institutet

Institutet för miljömedicin (IMM) | Karolinska Institutet

Application

Welcome to apply no later than October 15.

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