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Research Assistant in Psychiatry

Do you want to work within the psychosis field, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, advantageous working conditions? We welcome your application for the position of Research Assistant at Uppsala University.

The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical department with approximately 250 employees and over 900 individuals affiliated via Uppsala University Hospital. The department has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a number of areas. Research takes place in close proximity to the clinical operations at Uppsala University Hospital and includes both basic studies on disease causes and the development and evaluation of improved diagnostics and new treatment methods. More about the department's activities can be found at https://www.uu.se/institution/medicinska-vetenskaper/ (https://www.uu.se/institution/medicinska-vetenskaper/)

The department hosts the Research Group on Psychosis Research and Preventive Psychiatry, which investigates major psychiatric disease groups using various research methods. Within the psychosis field, we have recently launched the Uppsala Psychosis Cohort (UPC), a multimodal, longitudinal research study aimed at identifying biological disease mechanisms in individuals in the early stages of psychotic illness. More information about the project can be found at: https://www.medsci.uu.se/research/psychiatry/projects/uppsala-psykosstudie/ (https://www.medsci.uu.se/research/psychiatry/projects/uppsala-psykosstudie/) Furthermore, planning is underway for projects within preventive psychiatry involving digital solutions, implementation, and socio-economic analyses. The project is led by Professor Simon Cervenka, who is also the head of the research group.

Responsibilities

As a Research Assistant, you will become part of the team researching psychosis and will assist the project with various aspects. The tasks primarily relate to data management and modeling of time-series data for psychotic symptoms, as well as the ongoing construction and modeling of symptom networks, including review and critical evaluation of these. Additional tasks may be assigned.

Qualifications

Degree from a Psychology program. Fluency in Swedish and English. Solid foundational knowledge of the programming language R and REDCap, along with experience working with these tools. Good understanding of theory and substantial experience in the application of experience sampling methodology and network analysis, particularly the Perceived Causal Networks method. Previous clinical experience with patients suffering from psychosis, psychosis-spectrum disorders, or at high risk for psychosis. Initiative and a structured work approach are important for this position. Furthermore, personal suitability such as flexibility, independence, and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Desirable/Additional Merits

Previous experience working in interdisciplinary teams. Interest in disease concepts, research methodology, and early intervention.

About the Position

The position is fixed-term for 4 months. The extent is 10%. Start date: September 1, 2026, or as agreed. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by: Johan Bengtsson, +46 72 242 05 11, [email protected]

In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer as part of your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Please submit your application by August 2, 2026, ref. UFV-PA 2026/2367.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. Our 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 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

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. A prerequisite for employment in case of security clearance is that the applicant is approved.

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Applications are received via Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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