Research Assistant in Psychiatric Research

Research Assistant in Psychiatric Research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Would you like to gain experience in modern psychiatric research at the intersection of clinical research, epidemiology and data-driven methods? John Wallert leads a team within Christian Rück's research group (Rücklab) at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, and is now recruiting a research assistant for a 20–40% position. The team's research includes predictive modelling, machine learning, psychiatric genetics, precision psychiatry, suicide prevention and involuntary psychiatric care. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with researchers across several ongoing projects and gain insight into how clinically relevant research is planned, organised and conducted.

Your mission

As a research assistant, you will primarily provide research administration and practical support for ongoing projects within the team. Tasks may include research documentation, literature and information searches, preparation and compilation of research materials, practical project coordination, meeting administration, and other ongoing research-related tasks.

You will work closely with John Wallert and other researchers within the team and the wider research group. Tasks may vary between projects and will be adapted according to the needs of the research group and your experience.

The position is 20–40% of full-time and is initially for six months, with the possibility of extension.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who is structured, thorough and responsible and who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You have good communication skills and can express yourself well, both orally and in writing, in both Swedish and English. As the role involves several parallel tasks, you should be able to plan, prioritise and follow up your work effectively.

Requirements

• Experience in research and/or research administration
• Experience in genetic analyses

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Ongoing or completed studies on a clinical degree programme, particularly medicine or psychology
• Experience of administrative work

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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: Flemingsberg

Application

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T.

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!

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