PhD Candidate in Occupational Health Science

Occupational health science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the interaction between work and health.

The subject explores factors and conditions at the individual, organizational, and societal levels.

In occupational health science, health-promoting, preventive, and rehabilitative aspects are studied at the micro, meso, and macro levels to understand the conditions for a sustainable working life. Research in this field contributes to understanding how working life and the labor market affect individuals both in and out of work, as well as how physical, mental, and social well-being can be promoted, ill health prevented, and effective rehabilitation ensured.

Within occupational health science, conditions that are significant for individual health in relation to paid and unpaid work, as well as organizational and societal aspects concerning work life and health, are studied. By developing and applying research-based methods, principles, concepts, and theories about health and work, occupational health science contributes to a more holistic understanding of well-being, health, and ill health in relation to work and working life.

Occupational health science contributes to the development of working life and society in various ways. Research in the field provides knowledge about the conditions that are important for health in relation to factors within and outside the labor market. Such knowledge can support the understanding and development of sustainable and decent working conditions, which is of great importance for individuals, organizations, and society.

Job Responsibilities

Independent doctoral education including research (80%) and teaching and administrative work (20%).

Eligibility

Basic eligibility is granted to those who have completed a degree at the advanced level or have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. Special eligibility is granted to those who have at least 90 higher education credits in occupational health science or another related subject, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. The applicant must also have the knowledge of Swedish and English necessary to complete the education. For special eligibility, it is also required that the applicant has completed an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits in a relevant subject for the research orientation.

Assessment Criteria

The ability to benefit from the education is assessed based on a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant's scientific quality, based on submitted texts (thesis/-es and any other publications) and work samples, as well as, where applicable, interviews and reference checks.

The work sample to be attached to the application consists of a project outline of no more than 4 A4 pages (Times New Roman, 12 point, single line spacing) presenting a dissertation idea relevant to occupational health science and a proposed plan for how the idea can be implemented.

In the event of an interview, an in-depth discussion will be held regarding the work sample, where the applicant is expected to be able to reason independently and nuanced about theory and method choices, as well as the project's relevance within the field of science.

Overall, an assessment of suitability for research is made based on scientific quality, demonstrated through methodological and theoretical skill, analytical ability, as well as creativity and reflexivity in idea development and relevance within the subject. The assessment is also based on personal suitability in terms of a reflective approach, collaboration ability, and independence, as well as the ability to plan and execute tasks within given time frames.

Processing

The preparation of the employment follows the procedures specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and proceeds in accordance with this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Employment and Start Date

Doctorate, 80% independent doctoral education and 20% teaching and administration. The doctoral position corresponds to an employment of five years and is expected to lead to a doctorate. If the pace of study in the doctoral education changes, the employment period will change accordingly. In addition to doctoral studies, which comprise 80% of full-time, teaching and administrative work of 20% will be included in the employment, which then corresponds to a full-time position. The work can be conducted remotely to some extent.

A new doctoral employment is valid for a maximum of one year, and the employment can thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. Regulations regarding employment as a doctoral student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1-7.

Start date by agreement.

Place of Employment

Östersund

Salary

According to Mid Sweden University's salary scale for doctoral students.

Information

For further information, please contact Erika Wall, subject representative for occupational health science ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), 010-142 85 92) and Mikael Nordenmark, head of the Department of Health Sciences ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), 010-142 85 15). The director of studies for doctoral education within the Faculty of Humanities at Mid Sweden University and union representatives can be reached via Mid Sweden University's service center, 010-142 80 00.

Application

Application documents must be in Swedish or English.

Attached to the application should be a certified degree certificate and/or Ladok extract; 1-2 independent works written during higher education and a work sample in the form of a project outline. The applicant should also provide contact details for two persons for possible reference checks. Any other publications may also be attached as a basis for assessment.

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than 2026-03-16.