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Karolinska Institutet

Postdoctoral Researcher in Digitalization, Lifestyle Habits, and Health Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Postdoctoral employment at Karolinska Institutet; temporary full-time position (100%). No stipend amount is stated. Clinical work, for example 20%, may be combined with the position.

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Expired

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Sweden

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Karolinska Institutet

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Keywords

Computer Science
Epidemiology
Psychology
Biostatistics
Biology
Artificial Intelligence
Physical Activity
Obesity
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Digitalization
Qualitative Method
Statistics

About this position

Karolinska Institutet is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in digitalization, lifestyle habits, and health within the research group of Ylva Trolle Lagerros. The project focuses on health, lifestyle habits, obesity, physical activity, digital solutions, and AI-supported lifestyle interventions. The postdoc will coordinate and evaluate an intervention study starting in 2026, with responsibilities spanning study design, co-creation with stakeholders, data collection, data processing, data analysis, scientific presentations, publications, and collaboration with national and international partners.

The position is based at Karolinska Institutet in Huddinge, Sweden (Campus Flemingsberg). The role is especially suitable for candidates with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative methods, public health, medical science, statistics, or digital health research. Experience with lifestyle research, AI, measurement of dietary intake or physical activity, and statistical software is considered an advantage.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD or equivalent foreign degree is required, and it must be completed by the time of the employment decision. A PhD completed within the last three years is advantageous. Strong Swedish language skills are essential, and excellent English communication skills are required. The post is a temporary full-time employment; clinical work (for example 20%) may be combined with the position.

Application deadline: 2026-05-06. Applicants must submit a proof of doctoral degree, a complete CV, a publication list, and a one-page summary of current work and motivation through the Varbi recruitment system.

Funding details

Postdoctoral employment at Karolinska Institutet; temporary full-time position (100%). No stipend amount is stated. Clinical work, for example 20%, may be combined with the position.

What's required

A doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree is required, and the degree must be completed by the time of the employment decision. A PhD completed within the last three years is advantageous, though earlier completion may be accepted for special reasons. Strong competence in epidemiology, biostatistics, or qualitative methods is required. Applicants should have strong collaboration skills, independence, analytical ability, planning and deadline management skills, high scientific rigor, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in Swedish is essential, and excellent spoken and written English is required. Desirable experience includes research on lifestyle habits, digital methods such as AI or tools for measuring dietary intake or physical activity, data processing, qualitative methods, leading data collection, and statistical software. Clinical work may be combined with the position.

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