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PhD Position in Digital Lifestyles, Mental Wellbeing, mHealth and EEG Research in Adolescents Karolinska Institutet in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
The doctoral student will be employed on a full-time doctoral studentship for a maximum of four years and will receive a contractual salary according to Karolinska Institutet's doctoral-student salary scale. The project is funded by a newly acquired EU project. Employees also receive access to a modern gym and medical-care reimbursements.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Karolinska Institutet
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About this position
Karolinska Institutet in Huddinge, Sweden, is offering a full-time PhD position in digital lifestyles and mental wellbeing in adolescents, using mHealth and EEG methodologies. The doctoral student will join the IMPACT research group, led by Professor Marie Löf, and work within the research team of Researcher Ioannis Ioakeimidis.
The project investigates how objectively measured digital lifestyle parameters relate to lifestyle behaviours, mental wellbeing and neurophysiological responses among children and adolescents. Research areas include social media, short-form video, messaging applications, digital games, dietary habits, sleep, physical activity, sedentary time and daily routines. EEG studies will examine attention, inhibitory control and emotional processing in response to digital content. The work combines technology-assisted behavioural research, real-world data collection, EEG-based studies and longitudinal analysis, with possible qualitative or co-creation activities involving young people, families and schools.
Applicants should have a master's-level background in nutrition or a related scientific field involving quantitative analysis of lifestyle behaviours and behavioural change. Required experience includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, participant-data management and analysis using systems such as REDCap, survey-data analysis, and excellent written and spoken English. Experience with children or school-based research, real-world studies, eHealth platforms, image-content analysis, Swedish at B1 level, interdisciplinary projects, Horizon Europe procedures or proposal writing is advantageous.
Applicants must satisfy Swedish doctoral-education eligibility requirements, including a second-cycle qualification or equivalent academic credits and English proficiency equivalent to Swedish English B/English 6. The doctoral student will be employed for up to four years full time and receive a contractual salary under KI's doctoral salary scale. Applications must include a personal letter, CV, degree projects or publications where available, evidence of relevant skills, and eligibility documentation. The deadline is 16 November 2026.
Funding details
The doctoral student will be employed on a full-time doctoral studentship for a maximum of four years and will receive a contractual salary according to Karolinska Institutet's doctoral-student salary scale. The project is funded by a newly acquired EU project. Employees also receive access to a modern gym and medical-care reimbursements.
What's required
Applicants must meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral education through a second-cycle/master qualification, at least 240 higher-education credits including at least 60 credits at advanced/master level, or substantially equivalent knowledge. Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary English B/English 6. A strong academic background in nutrition or another relevant scientific field related to quantitative analysis of lifestyle behaviours and behavioural change is preferred, preferably at master's level. Required experience includes quantitative and qualitative data collection, electronic management and analysis of participant data such as REDCap, survey-data analysis, and strong written and spoken English communication skills. Meritorious qualifications include quantitative research in real-world settings, research involving children or schools, Swedish at B1 level, analysis of contextual content in participant-submitted images, use of eHealth tools and digital data-collection platforms, interdisciplinary research, Horizon Europe procedures and proposal writing. Applicants should be meticulous, structured, collaborative, flexible, able to work independently and demonstrate strong personal suitability.
How to apply
Submit the application through the Varbi recruitment system using the Login and apply button. Provide a personal letter, CV, degree projects and publications if available, documentation of desirable skills, and documents certifying general and specific doctoral eligibility. Applications may be written in English or Swedish.
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