Research Assistant for the AMIR Project

The department operates at Campus Sundsvall and Campus Östersund. The activities include education and research in pedagogy, psychology, and social work.

Job Responsibilities

The subject of Psychology is seeking a research assistant for the AMIR group (Assessment of Mental health and Intervention for Refugees).

We research mental health and integration among individuals with a refugee background. The assistant's tasks include project administration (e.g., taking meeting notes, creating structure in the filing system, coordinating participants, etc.) as well as simpler research-related tasks (e.g., participating in recruitment, measurement, assessing suitability for participation, etc.).

Qualifications

The person to be employed as an assistant must meet the eligibility requirements described in this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Eligible for employment as an assistant is someone who is in their third year of the psychology program at Mid Sweden University.

Other Requirements

We are looking for someone who is organized and structured and has a good ability to coordinate complex activities and processes.

You should have good computer skills and be quick to learn new software for treatment.

You must be fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills and enthusiasm and curiosity about research.

You should be able to listen, see what needs to be done, and also take initiative and work independently.

You should have a good ability to meet people from many different backgrounds.

Assessment Criteria

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities.

Experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds is an advantage.

Experience with software for digital treatment programs is also an advantage.

Processing

The preparation of the employment follows the procedures specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and continues 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

The position comprises 10% of full-time from 2026-04-06 or by agreement, but no later than 2026-03-31, or a maximum of one year.

The employment may be renewed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100).

Location

Östersund

Information

For further information, please contact the deputy head, also project leader for the AMIR project, Anna Bjärtå, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English.

The application should include a personal letter, CV, and verified documents of work experience.

Welcome to submit your application via our recruitment system no later than 2026-04-01.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, creating conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplements during parental leave and illness. You also receive generous vacation days.

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