Postdoctoral Researcher in Clinical and Health Psychology

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-02501/2024

We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher in clinical and health psychology for a fixed-term position at the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Science (BSR).

The subject area for the advertised position is psychology.

The division of psychology at Örebro University is part of the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences (BSR), together with the division of legal science, criminology and social work. Within the division of psychology, education is provided at basic-, advanced-, and postgraduate-level. At basic- and advanced-levels, we offer freestanding courses up to bachelor's level, as well as a five-year professional psychologist program. Our specialisation areas are mainly in clinical and health psychology, developmental psychology, and sustainability. Research in these areas is organised and coordinated in three research environments: the Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP), Center for Lifespan Developmental Research (LEADER), and the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Social Science (CESSS). The advertised position is situated in the EMBRACE Lab , within CHAMP.

The appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills.

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for several different research and administrative tasks within the project “Development, Feasibility, Efficacy, and Cost-Effectiveness of an Online ACTintervention for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (iACTforDGBI) ”. The responsibilities of the appointed postdoctoral researcher include study protocol planning and refinement, intervention development and refinement, participant recruitment and selection, data collection, data analysis, presentation of abstracts in national and international scientific conferences, and contribution to scientific papers as lead-author or co-author.

Those qualified for appointment as a postdoctoral researcher are applicants who at the time of appointment hold a doctoral degree or have a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. Applicants with doctoral degrees that have been awarded no more than 3 years prior to the application deadline are to be considered first. The applicant may not previously have held a position as a postdoctoral researcher for more than one year in the same subject and at the same higher education institution. The position is for a term of at least 2 years initially but may be extended for a further 1 year. If the person during the period of employment has been on parental leave, the period of employment is to be extended by the corresponding number of days. The period of employment may also be extended in the event of absence due to illness.

Those qualified for the appointment as a postdoctoral researcher are applicants who have obtained a PhD in a topic relevant to the project’s area of research, speak fluent Swedish and English, and are licensed psychologists in Sweden.

A basis for the assessment is the applicant’s ability to disseminate information and communicate; collaborate and engage with the wider community; and facilitate utilisation of the university’s research. In addition, the applicant’s suitability for the position will be assessed. Suitability refers to the applicant demonstrating the personal qualities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities at hand, the ability to cooperate with other members of staff, and the ability to contribute to the development of the operations.

Particular attention is to be paid to the applicant’s prospects of contributing to the future development of both research and education. Importance is also attached to a demonstrated ability and ambition to embark on a career within academia.

The following criteria will be used to assess the qualifying candidates:

Meritorious

• Level of independence as researcher;
• Clinical experience;
• Collaborative and communication skills;
• Motivation to pursue an academic

Particularly meritorious

• Research background in health psychology;
• Research experience in intervention trials;
• Research experience with mixed-methods

This is a fixed-term position (100%) for 2 years. At Örebro University, salaries will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact the principal investigator Dr. Inês Trindade, +46 19 302264, email: [email protected], or the head of psychology Dr. Sammyh Khan, +46 19 301438, email: [email protected].

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Account of research qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2024-04-30. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.