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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 focusing on the human body in motion. We educate teachers in 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 the Stockholm Stadium and a large sports and outdoor area.

The Department of Health Sciences offers education, research, and collaboration within the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and public health science.

We are now looking for a Project Assistant for research on the effects of training on health and performance during conscript education and in connection with rehabilitation after a stroke.

Job Description

The Project Assistant will work within two different research projects. One is a study evaluating the effects of strength and endurance training on conscripts' ability to complete military training (the "conscript study"). The study is conducted in collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces, and data collection takes place at several units. The task is to support and coordinate data collection, data management, and collaboration with other actors in the project. The second is a study on training in stroke patients (the "stroke study"). The stroke study is conducted at the Laboratory for Applied Sports Science (LTIV), GIH, and the task is to assist with data collection and support communication with participants.

The duties include, among other things:

• Assisting with data collection and collaboration within the framework of the conscript study, which involves communication with participating units, handling of questionnaire and register data, under strict confidentiality.
• Participating in and, under supervision, being responsible for parts of the data collection in the stroke study regarding endurance, walking ability, cognition, motor function, and physical activity.
• Contacting and supporting study participants in the stroke study via telephone and via a study-specific digital clinic/platform.
• Compiling and quality-assuring collected data in the two studies.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Master's degree in a subject area that the employer deems relevant.
• Good language skills in Swedish, both oral and written, as a central part of the role involves communicating with study participants.
• Documented experience in handling and statistically analyzing large datasets.
• Basic knowledge of data collection via tests or measurements, as well as good digital proficiency.

Personal Qualities

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

• Has good communication skills and can adapt their approach to people with different needs.
• Has a professional and empathetic attitude when interacting with study participants.
• Has good teamwork skills.
• Is meticulous and structured in your work approach, with an understanding of the importance of correct data collection.
• Has the ability to independently organize and plan your work.
• Is flexible and thrives with varying tasks.

Merits

• Experience of similar work and familiarity with working with data collection, preferably in a military context.
• Previous experience working with digital questionnaire platforms.
• Experience of conducting physical tests, endurance tests, or measuring motor function within the framework of research or clinical settings.

Duration/Working Hours

Fixed-term full-time employment for approx. 12 months. Start date August 15th, or as agreed.

Salary

Individual salary setting applies.

Application Process

You apply via our website by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement. Documents are attached electronically and must be in Word or PDF format. The application must include the following documents:

• A summary of education, employment, pedagogical, scientific, and administrative merits (CV).
• A cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position.
• Proposals for at least two reference persons.

The application must be received by GIH no later than July 30, 2026.

You can view the GIH Employee and Leadership Policy (https://www.gih.se/download/18.1e3f17441845fb8d40fdbc/1668082804888/GIH_Medarbetarskaps-och_ledarskapspolicy_2015.pdf) here.

Stated merits must be verifiable upon request. GIH promotes diversity and gender equality in all employment categories. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.