Doctoral position within the Research School in Health Science: Preventing mental ill-health in schools - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required.

The Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research

The doctoral student will be working at the Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health (www.ki.se/imm/iir), which is a multidisciplinary unit with around 20 employees. At the unit research is conducted on how health can be promoted at the workplace and in private life. There are huge benefits of investing in a healthy work environment and in health-related interventions both for the individual, employer and society. A prerequisite for these benefits to occur is that research results are implemented and used in practice. Therefore, we also conduct implementation research in which we examine the most effective ways of implementing new knowledge into practice.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The doctoral student will be enrolled in the Research School in Health Science https://ki.se/nvs/forskarskolan-i-halsovetenskap. The doctoral project is focused on identifying the best way to implement the guideline for the prevention of mental ill-health within the workplace. Evidence-based guidelines exist which describe how workplaces can prevent mental ill-health within their organization by managing organizational and social risk factors in their work environment. Despite the existence of guidelines, research has shown that support is needed to promote the implementation and use of guidelines. The aim of the project is to increase understanding of how the implementation of guidelines can be improved. The doctoral studies are part of a cluster-randomized controlled trial, conducted among 50 primary schools in Sweden. The implementation is being conducted in schools due to the high prevalence of mental ill-health among teachers.
The doctoral student will participate in the support given to the schools, which include an educational day and workshops. During the project, the doctoral student will be involved in both effect- and process evaluations. The doctoral student will perform qualitative analyses of existing data and will be involved in new data-collections conducted with web-surveys. The results of the doctoral project will potentially be of great benefit for public health.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Eligibility requirements for doctoral education

In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline.

It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

A) General eligibility requirement

You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

1. have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or
3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.*

Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

*If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education.

B) Specific eligibility requirement

You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

- Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education.

Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action.

(A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education.

Skills and personal qualities

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and driven individual with a strong interest in research within public health. You should be interested in intervention and implementation research, in addition to quantitative and qualitative methods. Fluency in Swedish, both in speech and writing, is a prerequisite for the position. Knowledge of the English language, including speech and writing, is a merit to be able to publish and present research results in scientific journals and at international conferences. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities, analytical skills, communication skills, attention to detail and good study merits.

Terms and conditions

The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time.

-Application process

Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply in Swedish.

Your application must contain the following documents:

- A personal letter and a curriculum vitae
- Degree projects and previous publications, if any
- Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above
- Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)
- Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above)

Selection

A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject.

All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.

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