Doctoral (PhD) student position in the Research school in health science: Early intervention and care for people with addiction to opioid analgesics - 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 research group

The doctoral student will work in a clinical research group that focuses on improving treatment and care for people with substance use disorders. The research group includes researchers and clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds. The group collaborates nationally and internationally with experts in psychiatric and addiction research. The doctoral student’s four studies are part of a larger research project to improve care for people addicted to prescription narcotics. The doctoral student will be registered at Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, the Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The doctoral student will be admitted to the Research school in health science.

The research project will be conducted in primary health care and psychiatric care and consists of four clinical studies that aim to improve early intervention and care for people who misuse opioid analgesics. The student will take part in carrying out a randomized controlled trial in primary care, a prospective cohort study in addiction care, a national register study, and a qualitative interview study. The doctoral student will set up protocol, analyze the results and write a scientific article in English about each study that will be included in the doctoral thesis. The doctoral student will also take courses and present abstracts at international conferences as well as participate in various research seminars.

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

The candidate should be committed to a future academic career in health science and have a university degree in a subject relevant to the doctoral project. It is suitable with a strong background in research methodology, statistics, epidemiology and clinical research. The project is carried out in regular health care, so the ideal candidate has clinical experience and is excellent at communication and collaboration. Because doctoral studies involve working with great independence toward long-term goals, to succeed, the candidate needs to be highly self-motivated, thorough, and competent at project and time management. Good ability to speak and write in Swedish and English is a requirement. The doctoral position is ideal for a health care professional interested in addiction care who is highly motivated to begin a career in clinical research.

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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