Research Assistant in Women’s Health - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you interested in working in women’s health research in a strong international research environment? We welcome applications for a position as Research Assistant at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University.

About the research group and the WHOLE Centre
The Obstetric and Reproductive Health Research group has the overall aim of improving the health of women, mothers and children through research. Our research includes adolescent health, reproduction, diagnostics and treatment of pregnancy- and postpartum-related conditions, menopause, and women’s mental health.

The group conducts large population-based and register-based studies, including the BASIC and Mom2B projects. The work is based on cohort studies, register-based research, and interdisciplinary collaborations focusing on maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes. The research environment is international, collaborative, and research-intensive. You can read more here: https://www.uu.se/institution/kvinnors-och-barns-halsa/forskning/enheten-obstetrik-och-gynekologi/obstetrisk-och-reproduktiv-halsoforskning

The group works in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary research centre WHOLE – An Interdisciplinary Centre for Women’s Health Over the Lifecourse: at the intersection of reproductive transitions, mental health and pain. WHOLE is a long-term interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to improving women’s health from a life-course perspective. The centre brings together 17 disciplines from medicine, engineering, social sciences and the humanities, and integrates biological, psychological, social and cultural perspectives across the female life course. Through innovative methods, including longitudinal studies, laboratory-based and AI-based analyses, and patient-centred research, new knowledge, diagnostic innovations, and more equitable models of care are developed in close collaboration with patients, healthcare professionals, and decision-makers.

As an integrated member of this interdisciplinary environment, you will contribute to research of high scientific and societal relevance in an inspiring and supportive workplace.

Duties
The position involves research support in ongoing projects in women’s health. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• recruitment of study participants and coordination within research projects
• data collection, data management, and study documentation
• sample handling and documentation within research projects
• statistical analyses in R and SPSS
• literature reviews and support in scientific writing
• preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and data visualisations
• administrative coordination within the research group
• support in grant applications, reporting, and other research administration
• updating the website and social media as part of research communication

The position also includes administrative support to researchers, as well as coordination of meetings and collaborations.

Requirements
We are looking for someone who has:

• a degree in medicine, biomedicine, or another related field
• documented experience of working in research projects
• experience of literature reviews and scientific writing
• experience of data management and analysis using relevant research tools
• experience of working with R, SPSS, REDCap, Covidence, Rayyan, and Zotero or EndNote
• good experience of working with digital collaboration and office tools, such as MS Office, Teams, and Google Workspace
• experience of planning and coordinating meetings and preparing presentations and research materials
• experience of research communication, including web and/or social media
• very good oral and written communication skills in English
• good ability to communicate in Swedish
• good collaborative skills and the ability to work independently
• a structured, careful, and flexible way of working, with the ability to manage several tasks in parallel

Additional qualifications
It is considered an advantage if you have:

• experience of research in perinatal mental health, reproductive health, or other women’s health-related research
• experience of cohort studies and register-based studies
• experience of sample handling and work involving biobanks or biological samples
• experience of research support in larger interdisciplinary projects or research centres
• experience of contributing to research applications, reporting, or research communication

Additional information
Uppsala University values gender equality and diversity and welcomes applicants regardless of gender, background, or life experience.

About the employment
The employment is a permanent position at 60% (probationary period may be applied). Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position please contact: Prof. Alkistis Skalkidou, alkistis.skalkidou@uu.se.

In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.

Please submit your application by 17 April 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1032. 

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