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Being a doctoral student means being admitted to a postgraduate education (doctoral training) where one follows an individual study plan. A doctoral student engages in a research project under supervision, supplemented by courses and other learning activities. A doctoral degree requires the equivalent of four years of full-time postgraduate education.
Research group
The doctoral student will be part of Professor Marie Löf’s research group IMPACT at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge The IMPACT research group – Marie Löf | Karolinska Institutet , which consists of 30 people and includes both senior and junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows and doctoral students. The research group has more than ten years of experience in developing digital lifestyle interventions (diet and physical activity) for primary and secondary prevention of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases in children and adults that can be delivered by healthcare. The group also leads several Swedish data collections in large international studies and the research environment continuously hosts several international guest researchers on shorter and longer stays. Professor Löf is also coordinator of the newly started multidisciplinary research center Centre for Nutrition where one of the research tracks is digital health.
The doctoral project and the doctoral student’s tasks
The doctoral student will work on the project “AI-generated lifestyle intervention for secondary prevention of acute coronary syndrome with a special focus on equitable care”. The project aims to investigate whether so-called generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI, GenAI) can improve lifestyle programs for secondary prevention of ACS in terms of scalability and access for foreign-born people. The project develops new and innovative digital technology based on generative AI and has great potential to contribute to better and more inclusive digital lifestyle interventions in self-care and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The doctoral student will have a co-supervisor from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia and there will be opportunities for a short stay there within the framework of the project. As a doctoral student in the Graduate School of Health Sciences, the person also participates in courses and activities organized by the graduate school.
What do we offer?
A creative, international and inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Here we conduct successful medical research and have the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI you will meet researchers with different research areas working together. It is this cross-border collaboration that contributes to KI’s world-leading position in research. As a doctoral student, you are offered an individual research project, a well-trained supervisor, a wide range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a successful research group. Karolinska Institutet has collaborations with prominent universities all over the world, which provides opportunities for international exchanges. As an employed doctoral student, you receive a contractual salary, you are allowed to exercise freely in our modern health care facilities and you are reimbursed for medical care.
Eligibility requirements for doctoral education
To participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must prove both the basic (A) and the specific (B) eligibility requirements before the application period closes.
It is your responsibility as an applicant to prove your eligibility by following the instructions on the Eligibility for Doctoral Education webpage.
A) Basic eligibility requirements
You meet the basic eligibility requirements for doctoral education if you:
- have completed an advanced level degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree), or
- have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at advanced level, or
- has otherwise acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.*
Follow the instructions on the Eligibility for doctoral education webpage .
*If you consider yourself to have equivalent knowledge, you should follow the instructions on the website Assessment of equivalent knowledge for basic eligibility for doctoral education.
B) Special eligibility requirements
You meet the specific eligibility requirements for doctoral education if you:
– Certifies knowledge of English (equivalent to English B/English 6 at high school with a passing grade).
Follow the instructions on the English language requirements for doctoral education website.
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Skills and personal qualities
We are looking for a person with a strong interest in digital technology and lifestyle-related diseases, and especially how we can use digital solutions and tools to improve secondary prevention and opportunities for equitable care. This position requires a background in nutrition, physiotherapy, nursing, medicine, public health or another relevant field. Previous experience in research, preferably documented with publications and experience in data collection, is an advantage. Previous experience in intervention development, especially digital interventions, is also an advantage. We would like the person to have previous experience in using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT). Previous experience of working in research or healthcare linked to the health of vulnerable groups is also an advantage. The person must be meticulous and structured, and be able to work independently and together in a group. We place great emphasis on the ability to collaborate, flexibility and personal suitability. Fluency in Swedish, both spoken and written, is a requirement as the position involves data collection and intervention development in Swedish. Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is required.
Terms
The doctoral position involves employment as a doctoral student for a maximum of 4 years full-time.
Application
You apply for the doctoral position in the recruitment tool Varbi. Use the button at the top right and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but it is also possible to apply in Swedish.
Your application should include these documents:
– A personal letter and curriculum vitae
– Any degree theses and publications
– Other documents that prove the skills and qualities requested above
– Documents that prove the basic eligibility requirement (see A above)
– Documents that prove the specific eligibility requirement (see B above)
Selection
Selection among eligible applicants will be made based on their ability to benefit from postgraduate education. An overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications and suitability will be made.
The following assessment criteria are applied at Karolinska Institutet:
– Documented subject knowledge of importance to the research area
– Analytical skills
– Other documented knowledge/experience that may be of importance to the current doctoral education
All applicants will receive information when the recruitment is completed.
Links for further reading:
Department of Medicine, Huddinge
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