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Are you interested in working with research in women's health within a strong international research environment? We welcome applications for a position as a Research Assistant at the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University.

About the Research Group and WHOLE Centre

The research group for obstetric and reproductive health research has the overarching goal of improving the health of women, mothers, and children through research. Our research covers, among other things, youth health, reproduction, diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy- and postpartum-related conditions, menopause, and women's mental health. The research group conducts large population-based studies and register studies, including the BASIC and Mom2B projects. The work is based on cohort studies, register-based research, and interdisciplinary collaborations with a focus on maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes. The research environment is international, collaborative, and research-intensive. You can read more here: https://www.uu.se/institution/kvinnors-och-barns-halsa/forskning/enheten-obstetrik-och-gynekologi/obstetrisk-och-reproduktiv-halsoforskning (https://www.uu.se/institution/kvinnors-och-barns-halsa/forskning/enheten-obstetrik-och-gynekologi/obstetrisk-och-reproduktiv-halsoforskning).

The group works in close collaboration with the Forte and VR-funded interdisciplinary research centre WHOLE – An Interdisciplinary Centre for Women’s Health Over the Lifecourse: at the intersection of reproductive transitions, mental health and pain. Within WHOLE, internationally leading research groups collaborate to establish an interdisciplinary and long-term sustainable research environment for women's health. WHOLE brings together 17 disciplines from medicine, engineering, social sciences, and humanities, integrating biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives across the entire female lifespan. Through innovative methods, including longitudinal studies, laboratory-based and AI-based analyses, and patient-oriented research, new knowledge, diagnostic innovations, and more equitable care models are developed in close collaboration with patients, healthcare providers, and decision-makers.

As an integrated member of this interdisciplinary environment, you will contribute to research of high scientific and societal relevance in an inspiring and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

The position involves research support within ongoing projects in perinatal mental health and women's health. Responsibilities include, among others:

• Recruitment of study participants and coordination within research projects.
• Data collection, data management, and study documentation.
• Sample handling and documentation within research projects.
• Statistical analyses in R and SPSS.
• Literature reviews and support in scientific writing.
• Preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and data visualizations.
• Administrative coordination within the research group.
• Support with applications, reporting, and other research administration.
• Updating the website and social media as part of research communication.

The position also includes administrative support to researchers and coordination of meetings and collaborations.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in medicine, biomedicine, or a related field.
• Documented experience of working in research projects.
• Experience with literature reviews and scientific writing.
• Experience with data management and analysis in relevant research tools.
• Experience working with R, SPSS, REDCap, Covidence, Rayyan, and ZOTERO or EndNote.
• Good practice working in digital collaboration and office tools, such as MS Office, Teams, and Google Workspace.
• Experience in planning and coordinating meetings as well as preparing presentations and research materials.
• Experience in research communication, including web and/or social media.
• Very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in English.
• Good ability to communicate in Swedish.
• Good ability to collaborate and work independently.
• A structured, careful, and flexible working style with the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel.

Merits

It is a merit if you have:

• Experience of research in perinatal mental health, reproductive health, or other women's health-related research.
• Experience of cohort and register-based studies.
• Experience of sample handling and working with biobanks or biological samples.
• Experience of research support in larger interdisciplinary projects or research centers.
• Experience of contributing to research applications, reporting, or research communication.

About the Employment

The employment is permanent; a probationary period may apply. The extent is 60%. Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For more information: Professor Alkistis Skalkidou, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

In this recruitment, the personal letter is replaced by questions that you answer in the recruitment system. The answers are used as part of the selection process.

Welcome with your application by April 17, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1031

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 engagement, 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: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to a security clearance. In the event of a security clearance, a condition of employment is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), Seko - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), ST (OFR/S) - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])