Uppsala University, Department of Psychology

Description/duties: Uppsala University invites applications for a 1-year researcher position in preschool children’s development at the Department of Psychology, Uppsala Child and Baby Lab. The position is financed by Skandia Idéer för Livet. The researcher will be expected to conduct collaborative research in line with the goals of the grant to examine the development of preschool children and the effects of preschool environments on their development. The position is funded for 1 year with possibility for extension.

Requirements: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a related field. Excellent skills in spoken and written Swedish and English are required. Research experience with young children (especially 2 to 6 years of age) using eye tracking and/or experimental behavioral methods, questionnaire research, statistical and programming skills (e.g., R, MATLAB), and good project management skills are also required.

To apply, please send a CV including publications, statement of research interests and experience (max 3 pages), and contact information for two to three references.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: August or September 2021 is preferred.

Type of employment: Temporary position during 12 months.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Project leader Christine Fawcett (christine.fawcett@psyk.uu.se).

Please submit your application by June 18, 2021. UFV-PA 2021/2308.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-09-01 eller enligt överenskommelse
Salary Individual salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2021/2308
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 03.Jun.2021
Last application date 18.Jun.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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