Associate researcher in in Child- and Adolescent Psychiatry

Description of the Workplace

The research group conducts multiple studies focusing on mental health issues and psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents. The studies include randomized controlled clinical trials, clinical cohort studies, and longitudinal studies examining the development of mental health issues across childhood and adolescence. We use both quantitative and qualitative methods.

The research is carried out at the research clinic at the Child and Adolescent Clinic on Lovisavägen in Lund.

Within the research group, we prioritize a positive work environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continuously strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a person to work on the following tasks:

• Coordinate research projects.
• Participate in the design of research projects.
• Analyze and disseminate research findings, for example, by authoring scientific articles.
• Apply for research funding.

Qualifications
Necessary qualifications for the job:

• PhD in Psychology or Psychiatry
• Experience as a project leader or coordinator in a research study
• Experience in psychiatric research
• Experience in experimental research

Meritorious are:

• Education in behavioral science and psychology
• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatric research

Other information
The position is a fixed-term employment under the Special Fixed-Term Employment (SÄVA) 5§ p1 LAS and is part-time at 50% of a full-time position. The fixed-term employment lasts for six months. The desired start date is March 1, 2025, or as agreed upon.

How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.