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The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, GIH, is Sweden's leading knowledge centre for sport, performance development, physical activity and health. We conduct high-quality, socially relevant research with a focus on the human body in motion. We educate teachers in the school subject of physical education and health, as well as coaches, health scientists, behavioural scientists, sports and health managers, sports scientists and researchers. At GIH, 160 employees and 1,400 students work and study. The university college is located in central Stockholm, close to Stockholm Stadium and a large sports and outdoor recreation area.

At the Department of Health Sciences, education, research and collaboration are conducted within the subject areas of psychology, neuroscience and public health science. We are currently looking for a Project Assistant who wants to contribute to an exciting research project mapping and measuring the fitness and strength of upper secondary school students.

Job Description

In the role of Project Assistant, you will be involved in several parts of the research process. The tasks include, among other things:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of the study.
• Recruit schools and participants.
• Conduct measurements of muscle strength and fitness.
• Handle ongoing communication and answer questions from participants, guardians and schools.
• Process and analyse quantitative data.
• Lead the practical work for data collection for the project.
• Administrative tasks related to data collection.
• Assist with other tasks related to the studies.

The position requires that you can work physically on-site and have the opportunity to participate in school visits for data collection, which sometimes involves travel to other locations and early mornings.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• A Master's degree in public health science, sports science or a corresponding area that the employer deems relevant,
• Documented experience of working in research projects within the field of health promotion with young people,
• Good knowledge of statistical software, such as SPSS,
• Good language skills in Swedish, both oral and written, as a central part of the role involves communicating with school students.

Personal Qualities

We place great emphasis on personal suitability, and are looking for you who:

• Have good communication skills and are confident in contact with both young people, guardians and school staff,
• Are meticulous and structured in your approach to work,
• Have the ability to independently organize and plan your work,
• Enjoy varied tasks and can adapt to the needs of the projects.

Merits

• Experience of working with young people in a school environment,
• Category B driver's licence.

Duration/Working Hours

The employment is a fixed-term appointment of approx. 7 months. The extent is 100% of full-time. Start in August as agreed, until 16 April 2027.

Salary

Individual salary setting applies.

Application Process

You apply via our website by clicking the "Apply" button. Documents are attached electronically and should be in Word or PDF format. The application should include the following documents:

• summary of education, employment and administrative merits as well as management assignments (CV),
• cover letter.

The application must be received by GIH no later than 14 July 2026.

Since we are recruiting during the summer holiday period, selection and response to your application will take place in August.

Referenced merits must be verifiable upon request. GIH works for diversity and equality in all categories of employment. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We do not accept direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies or sellers of job advertisements.