Research Coordinator at the WHOLE Centre, Department of Women's and Children's Health

As part of a FORTE-funded interdisciplinary research center WHOLE: An Interdisciplinary Centre for Women’s Health Over the LifecoursE- at the intersection of reproductive transitions, mental health, and pain, we hereby announce a position for a research coordinator with a background in the humanities.

The position is suitable for you who want to contribute to a growing interdisciplinary research center focused on women's health, and who thrives in a role where academic competence is combined with project management, coordination, and strategic development work.

In WHOLE, internationally prominent academic research groups collaborate with the aim of establishing an interdisciplinary and sustainable research environment for women's health. Under the leadership of Uppsala University, in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, groundbreaking research is conducted in line with Sweden's national investment in women's health and diseases. The focus is on conditions at the intersection of reproductive phases, mental health, and pain, such as endometriosis and postpartum depression – areas that are underexplored and often characterized by significant knowledge gaps. WHOLE brings together 17 disciplines from medicine, engineering, social sciences, and humanities, integrating biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives throughout a woman's life. Through innovative methods, including longitudinal studies, laboratory and AI-based analyses, and patient-centered research, new knowledge, diagnostic innovations, and more equitable care models are developed in close collaboration with patients, caregivers, and decision-makers.

The Department of Women's and Children's Health (KBH) is an international and multidisciplinary environment focused on health and welfare. The WHOLE Centre conducts research on women's health from a life cycle perspective, with a particular focus on mental health, pain, reproductive health, and social conditions. The work is led by Professor Alkistis Skalkidou and is conducted in close collaboration with clinical operations and other research environments.

Responsibilities

As a research coordinator, you will:

• Support the WHOLE Centre's research and development work by coordinating activities, meetings, and internal processes.
• Participate in planning and implementation of conferences, seminars, workshops, and other collegial gatherings.
• Be responsible for administrative tasks such as meeting invitations, documentation, communication, and ongoing coordination.
• Contribute with humanistic expertise in ongoing research projects.
• Support researchers in project management, scheduling, and structuring workflows.
• Participate in popular science activities and collaboration initiatives with the surrounding community.
• Contribute to internal and external communication, including work in TEAMS and other digital tools.

The work takes place in close dialogue with the center management, but you are also expected to work independently and take responsibility for driving processes forward.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A postdoctoral degree in a humanities subject.
• Documented experience in feminist theory and intersectional perspectives.
• Experience in project management and administrative tasks within the university, including organizing conferences, symposia, and other academic meetings.
• Very good digital competence and experience working in TEAMS as a communication and collaboration tool.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Experience collaborating with the surrounding community through popular science events or similar.
• The ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new administrative structures.
• Attention to detail, resilience under stress, and good organizational skills.
• Very good knowledge of both Swedish and English, in speech and writing.

Personal suitability will be given great importance. We are looking for someone who is self-driven, structured, and has a knack for collaboration.

Meritorious

• Experience in research coordination or similar roles.
• Experience in strategic development work within academia.
• Experience in research communication or work with web and digital platforms.

About the Employment

The position is a fixed-term employment for 12 months. The extent is full-time, 25%. Start as soon as possible by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For questions about the position, contact: Professor Alkistis Skalkidou, [email protected]

You are welcome to submit your application by February 5, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/199

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 country's most exciting workplaces.

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

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

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Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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