Postdoctoral Researcher in Youth Health

Do You Want to Contribute to Improving People's Health? Department of Global Public Health is an interdisciplinary department aimed at deepening knowledge about how population health can be improved at local, national, and global levels. Many of the department's researchers serve as scientific advisors to authorities and decision-makers at regional, national, and international levels. The department is responsible for three international master's programs, and researchers actively participate in teaching at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The department includes 12 research groups, approximately 120 doctoral students, and around 140 employees. Within Our Research Team You will find an interdisciplinary group of researchers working to achieve sustainable development goals, with a particular focus on ensuring that children not only survive but also develop as youth. We work globally in collaboration with academics, clinicians, and governments to support operational, observation-based, and evaluative research. In our group, you will encounter a supportive and committed environment where you can contribute to meaningful collaborations for improved evidence-based health policy measures. Your Role The person we hire will work on projects related to youth health and well-being in both Sweden and low- and middle-income countries. The candidate is expected to develop their own research ideas in areas such as digital violence, mental healthcare, stigmatization, and HIV. The candidate will also work on strategic coordination, with a significant portion of the work involving collaboration with team colleagues and fundraising across the department's youth health research areas. The candidate is expected to actively engage within the department, including mentoring doctoral students, participating in and organizing seminars and committees, performing administrative tasks, and teaching. The candidate will be encouraged to work independently and supported in submitting their own grant applications. The position is initially for 2 years, full-time, with the possibility of extension. Who Are You? To be employed as a postdoctoral researcher, a completed doctoral degree or a foreign equivalent assessed as comparable to a Swedish doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be met by the time of the employment decision. It is meritorious if you have completed your doctoral degree within the past three years, though your degree may have been completed earlier under special circumstances. The Candidate Must Have: - A doctoral degree in global health - Documented experience collaborating in interdisciplinary and multinational partnerships, including partners outside Sweden - Experience using participatory or co-designed methods - Experience with mixed methods or intervention research, particularly in youth, mental health, or violence prevention - Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal Additional Advantageous Criteria: - Substantial publication list - Work experience or previous collaboration in low- and middle-income countries - Project coordination with multiple partners - Documented ability to translate research into practice - Ability to teach at undergraduate or advanced levels - Experience mentoring early-career researchers or contributing to departmental capacity building Personally, We Seek Someone Who Is Self-motivated and Can Work Well in Interdisciplinary Teams and with Partners from Low- and Middle-income Countries. What Do We Offer? A creative, international, inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. We conduct successful medical research and offer the most comprehensive medical education programs in Sweden. At KI, you'll meet researchers from diverse research backgrounds working together. This cross-disciplinary collaboration contributes to KI's world-leading research position. Many healthcare professionals are educated at KI. A close relationship with healthcare is crucial for creating top-quality education and research. As a university, Karolinska Institutet is also a government agency, providing excellent benefits through our collective agreement. Location: Solna Application Application should consist of the following documents in English or Swedish: - Proof of doctoral degree - Complete CV including defense date, dissertation title, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic awards, and committee work - Complete publication list - Summary of current work (maximum one page) Warmly welcome to apply by 2025-11-26 Application to be submitted via the Varbi recruitment system. Want to Make a Difference – and Contribute to Better Health for All? Apply Now!