Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology

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Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

In our research group, we study how digital media (i.e., computer games and social media) affect the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. We also have a particular interest in neuropsychiatric disabilities such as ADHD and autism, and how best to support these in schools and healthcare. We collaborate intensively with several different international research groups, as well as with Swedish authorities and various patient organizations.

Your mission

As a postdoctoral researcher in the group, you will support the research group leader in projects studying either the association between digital media and children’s development and health or ADHD in girls. The tasks will include, among other things, literature searches, writing research reports, data collection, data analysis, and data processing. The postdoctoral reseracher is also expected to conduct independent research within the above mentioned research areas and help supervise the research assistants and thesis students who work in the group. The work is mostly carried out on site at the Department of Psychology, Campus Solna, and is a full-time position.

Your profile

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, a PhD or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. Completion of your doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage. If there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

Having a PhD in psychology or a related field is required for this position. Authorship in international peer-reviewed journals of good quality and the ability to independently conduct quantitative data analyses with SPSS and/or R are requirements. Previous experience in qualitative analysis and research on ADHD, developmental psychology, or digital media is an advantage. We are looking for a person with very good knowledge of English in both spoken and written form, as the research group has a strong international network and a large part of the communication is therefore in English. Good knowledge of Swedish is an advantage. As a person, you are social, independent, take initiative, and are meticulous. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

Why become a researcher at KI
Read more about the Division of Psychology
Read more about the research group you will be part of

Application

We would prefer you to write your application in English, but Swedish is also acceptable. An employment application must contain the following documents:

• PhD certificate
• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, and academic distinctions/awards. Please also describe your previous experience with statistical analysis - state which statistical programs you are proficient in and what type of analyses you feel comfortable doing independently.
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of your research work as a PhD candidate and your current work (maximum one page)

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!

Type of employment
Temporary position

Contract type
Full time

First day of employment
According to agreement

Salary
Monthly salary

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
100%

City
Stockholm

County
Stockholms län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
STÖD 2-861/2026

Contact

• Lisa Thorell, Research group leader, +46(0)73-8086090,lisa.thorellki.se
• Vendela Breeze, HR Partner, +46(0)8-52483282,vendela.breezeki.se

Union representative

• Bodil Moberg, ST-OFR, +46(0)8-52483601
• Per Hydbring, SACO, per.hydbringki.se
• Elisabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, +46(0)8-52486363

Published
27.Feb.2026

Last application date
22.Mar.2026

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