About the Role
Would you like to work on tasks related to our research with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employment practices and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for the position of project assistant at Uppsala University.
The current position is associated with the institution's Child and Baby Lab. The position is part-time (80%) and for a duration of up to 12 months. Please visit https://www.uu.se/institution/psykologi/ for more information about our activities.
Responsibilities
- Conducting interviews and testing preschool children and infants using various experimental methods (behavioral measures, distance methods/Zoom, eye-tracking) within a research project focused on children’s social development in preschool settings.
- Testing of children primarily takes place in preschools within Uppsala municipality but may include travel to locations such as Stockholm.
- Working hours may require some flexibility, including testing on weekends.
- Communication and informational meetings with preschool staff, coding, data entry into databases, as well as other administrative tasks may also be included in the responsibilities.
Requirements
- Ongoing or completed studies in psychology is a fundamental requirement.
- Special attention will be given to competence or academic merits in developmental psychology.
- Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, clarity, accuracy, conscientiousness, and high social competence are of utmost importance.
- The ability to work effectively and independently is necessary, and the applicant should possess basic IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Zoom, etc.).
- It is important to be able to engage with children and entertain them while executing procedures according to instructions and protocols.
- Personal characteristics will be highly valued, and interviews, work samples, as well as reference checks may be part of the selection process.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with the methods used in the study (quantitative behavioral measures in psychological research with children, interview methodology, eye-tracking).
- General research experience.
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative data processing.
- IT skills beyond basic competencies (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, statistics, programming, databases, etc.).
About the Position
The position is temporary for a maximum of 12 months. The extent is 80%. Start date: December 22, 2025, or as agreed upon. Location: Uppsala.
Inquiries about the position can be directed to: Associate Professor Christine Fawcett. Phone: +46 72 724 0403, email: [email protected].
We welcome your application no later than November 17, 2025, reference number UFV-PA 2025/3341.
Benefits
Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international reputation. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most valuable asset is our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students, who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.
Read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/
The position may be subject to security screening. For security clearance, it is a condition of employment that the applicant is approved.
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Applications are accepted through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.
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