Vacant job

The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for education and research with approximately 200 employees. Over 1,000 students are enrolled in our various programs, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, including psychology programs, psychotherapy programs, and specialist training. We also conduct highly successful research in several areas, including work and organizational psychology, psychophysics and perception, stress, biological psychology, clinical psychology, cognition, social psychology, and developmental psychology. The department operates its own psychological clinic for research and education, with approximately 4,000 visits per year.

More information about us can be found at: The Department of Psychology (#).

Project Description

The project "Working Life in the Public Sector" is seeking a researcher. The project, conducted in collaboration with an external partner and including a systematic literature review, is led by Professor Petra Lindfors. We are looking for a researcher to conduct a systematic literature review, assisting in searching, mapping, analysis, and drafting report materials. The project is time-limited.

Responsibilities

As a researcher in the project, you will primarily be responsible for conducting systematic searches and analysis of research literature in consultation with the responsible researcher and external actors. The duties also include compiling results, preparing text materials, authoring a report, and creating presentation materials. You will participate in meetings, assist in dialogues with other project participants, communicate results, and contribute to the development of presentation materials. The tasks are performed in collaboration with project staff and external partners.

Qualifications

A researcher is employed primarily for research and must hold a PhD or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for a person with a PhD in psychology, sociology, medicine, or a related field with a focus on working life. The PhD must be completed before the start of employment.

Scientific competence will be given special weight in the selection process. Applicants must have documented knowledge of quantitative research methods, experience with qualitative research methods, documented experience working with systematic research reviews and specifically scoping reviews, and experience in preparing text materials for reports, manuscripts, and presentation materials in both Swedish and English.

Given the research focus of the project, the applicant is expected to have experience with working life studies and issues related to work environment and working conditions. This should be evident in scientific publications demonstrating good competence. Experience with research involving state employees is an advantage.

Applicants must have good knowledge of English and Swedish, both spoken and written, and be able to handle digital system support for systematic research reviews, specifically scoping reviews, as well as understand, analyze, and extract relevant data from existing research. Applicants must also be able to communicate research results in both Swedish and English in various contexts to different target groups.

Applicants must also have documented good ability to work both independently and in a group with others. Personal suitability will constitute an important assessment criterion.

About the Position

The position is time-limited, covers 80% of full-time employment, and is valid until December 31, 2026. Start date August 19, 2026, or as agreed.

We Offer

Here you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University a stimulating and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and receive favorable terms. The university is located in the National Urban Park with good connections to the city center. The Department of Psychology operates on the Albano campus.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination, offering equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Information about the position is available from Project Leader Professor Petra Lindfors, [email protected], tel 08-16 38 93.

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a cover letter and CV, as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete and submitted to the university by the final application date.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: how to apply for a position (#).

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