Researcher in Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology

The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for research and education. The Department of Psychology conducts successful research in occupational and organisational psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, perception and psychophysics, personality, social and developmental psychology, psychobiology and epidemiology.

As a researcher with us, you will have access to modern research infrastructure. We have a recording studio, advanced laboratories for sleep- and sensory research, and large databases that enable complex studies over time. The department has its own psychological clinic for research and education. We also collaborate with the Stockholm University Brain Imaging Centre, offering state-of-the-art imaging technologies, including MRI, EEG, TMS, and X-ray microscopy.

For more information about us, please visit the Department of Psychology.

Project description

The position will be associated with the project “Precarious and unsustainable? Which work environment risks are prevalent in employed gig work through umbrella companies in Sweden, and how can they be prevented?” See description of the project on the project website. The research project is led by Professor Claudia Bernhard-Oettel. We wish to hire a researcher for the quantitative part of the project with a main focus on data analysis and preparation of co-authored manuscripts.

Main responsibilities

As a researcher in this project, responsibilities will primarily include data analysis of quantitative data (registry and survey data). Responsibilities also include writing and preparing manuscripts based on the data. You may further assist in additional data collection efforts and with the communication/dissemination of results, for example, in seminars, at scientific conferences, or in meetings with the project’s reference group. The tasks are completed in collaboration with senior researchers of the department and external collaborators.

Qualification requirements

Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. in Psychology, Sociology, Medicine or related disciplines. The doctoral degree must be completed before employment starts.

Applicants are expected to have documented knowledge in quantitative research methods and advanced statistics (structural equation modelling, person-oriented methods, growth curve modelling or related techniques). Being versed in case-control studies is a merit, as well as having prior knowledge of working with Swedish registry data or longitudinal cohort studies.

Given the project's research focus, applicants are expected to be familiar with work life studies and topics related to employment and working conditions. This is documented in scientific publications that reflect good competence. Familiarity with research in the gig economy is a merit.

Applicants must have good written and spoken English and be able to communicate research results and analyze survey data in Swedish. 

Applicants must also have a documented ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team; personal suitability will therefore be an important basis for assessment.

About the employment

The position involves part-time (80 %) employment for 12 months. Start date 1st of April, 2026 or as per agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city. The Department of Psychology is situated at campus Albano.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the project leader Claudia Bernhard-Oettel, claudia.bernhard.oettel@su.se, +46 8 16 38 86.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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