Research assistant in child psychiatry research

We are looking for a research assistant to an exciting project that evaluates a parent-delivered program for children who has a risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder. You will be a part of Professor David Mataix-Cols research group at Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet. You will get a unique possibility to work closely with experienced researchers within child- and adolescent psychiatry, to understand how the mental health for people with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders can be improved. We are offering an engaging and international research environment where you will have the possibility to contribute to top quality research.

As a research assistant, you will mainly support researchers with data collection in the project and conduct follow-up assessments with participating families. You might handle and analyze quantitative and qualitative data under supervision, as well as assist researcher with other work tasks within the project.

We are looking for a person who is careful, ambitious, and curious about research. It is mandatory that you have a background within psychology, previous experience of similar project, and proficiency in Swedish (both spoken and written). It is desirable if you have previous experience of assessing and treatment of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders and experience of data handling (both quantitative and qualitative data).

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

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Welcome to apply at the latest April 10th, 2024.

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.