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Would you like to work with research on cancer rehabilitation and behavioral medicine, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a fixed-term position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Women's and Children's Health is an international and multidisciplinary institution focused on health and welfare. The global health perspective is always present, and we collaborate across professions and clinical areas, both in education and research.

You will belong to the research group in Physiotherapy and Behavioral Medicine. The knowledge area of physiotherapy concerns how movement, such as physical activity and purposeful motor skills, contributes to health and participation in everyday life and society. The research and teaching are characterized by the integration of physiotherapy and behavioral medicine. Understanding how biological, psychological, and social variables interact in the development of disease, recovery, and healing is central, as well as how these relate to the ability to be physically active and manage daily activities.

Job Responsibilities

The main tasks involve conducting interviews with children who are or have been seriously ill, and their parents, analyzing the interviews using qualitative analysis, and contributing to the development of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. The work also includes research on maintaining physical activity based on behavioral medicine principles. Planning and administrative tasks in projects related to cancer rehabilitation, such as recruitment and contact with study participants, will also occur.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a PhD and a behavioral medicine-oriented physiotherapist with specialist competence in pediatrics, or alternatively, a behavioral scientist with experience in pediatric clinical research.

In addition, you must:

• Be fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Have excellent oral and written skills in English.
• Have experience interviewing children who are or have been seriously ill.
• Have experience independently conducting qualitative studies.
• Have a good ability to write academic texts.

Additional Merits

Documented knowledge of medical ethics and experience working with Nvivo is an advantage.

We are looking for a person who is:

• Meticulous and quality-conscious.
• Structured and results-oriented, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive and drives work forward.
• Collaborative but also self-driven and responsible.

Personal suitability will be given great importance.

About the Position

The position is temporary, lasting 5 months. The scope is 75%. Start date is 2026-02-01 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Sara Frygner-Holm, Uppsala University, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Physiotherapy. Tel 018-471 4782. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you will answer as part of your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Welcome to submit your application by January 22, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/37.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and how it is to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved during the security clearance.

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