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Postdoctoral Researcher in ICF-based Research, Development and Implementation at Karolinska Institutet Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 9, 2026

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Sweden

University

Karolinska Institutet

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Health Services Research
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuropsychology
Digital Health
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Implementation Science
Psychosis
Statistics
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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About this position

Karolinska Institutet is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in ICF-based research, development and implementation focused on developmental, psychiatric and somatic conditions.

The role is based at KIND (the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Research and Development Centre) in Stockholm, Sweden, and is closely connected to Sven Bölte’s research group. The work centres on the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), with emphasis on assessment, modelling, implementation, and digital solutions.

This position combines independent research with coordination responsibilities. Duties include planning and analysing empirical studies, developing and testing ICF-based instruments and models, contributing to a digital ICF platform, managing data, writing scientific papers, supporting grant and ethics applications, and collaborating with clinicians, users, family members, IT developers, and international partners.

Research keywords: ICF, autism, ADHD, developmental conditions, psychiatric conditions, somatic comorbidity, implementation science, digital health, psychometrics, qualitative and quantitative methods, and health services research.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree by the employment decision date. A doctoral degree in psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, public health, neuroscience, health sciences, implementation science, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related field is required. Fluency in Swedish and English is mandatory. Experience in ICF, autism, ADHD, psychiatry, implementation research, digital health, or project coordination is considered an advantage.

Funding/employment: temporary full-time postdoctoral employment at Karolinska Institutet. The post is described as a research position with salary set according to collective agreements; no scholarship is mentioned.

Deadline: 2026-08-09. Applications must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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