Description: 
Do you want to contribute to better health for all?
 A motivated research assistant with experience in nutrition is what we are searching for Under the direction of Dr. Christine Delisle Nyström, the research assistant will be employed by the IMPACT research group, which is headed by Professor Marie Löf (https://ki.se/en/medh/research-at-the-department-of-medicine-huddinge/research/the-impact-research-group-marie-lof). 
The primary goal of the IMPACT group's study is to reduce overweight and obesity in pregnant women and young children by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. The team has extensive expertise creating solutions for maternity and paediatric healthcare, with a particular emphasis on digital health. For a study on the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices beginning in early infancy, we are seeking a research assistant. 
Your mission:
As a research assistant for the Health4Life randomisation supervised experiment, you will assist families lead productive lives from an early age. 
Using evidence-based knowledge about infant feeding, activity, and sleep, you will be tasked with developing content for the digital intervention (including written text, photos, and videos). 
Additionally, you will help with participant recruiting, data collection (qualitative and quantitative), and data analysis.
 Therefore, we are searching for someone who has experience with physical activity and nutrition in early infancy. 
Your profile: 
We are searching for a highly driven individual who can function both individually and collaboratively. 
The candidate ought to hold a master's degree in nutrition or a closely related discipline. 
A merit is an interest in and in-depth understanding of newborn feeding and early childhood nutrition (0–2 years). 
Proven ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Swedish and English is a benefit. 
Fluency in Swedish, both speaking and writing, is a must for this role because the successful candidate will need to create intervention materials in the language and interact with parents and child healthcare nurses. 
Someone who takes initiative and owns up to their responsibilities is what we are searching for. 
To fulfil deadlines, you must prioritise your work effectively and possess strong time management abilities. 
The candidate's personal appropriateness for the role will be highly valued. 
What do we offer?
 We are offering a 12-month temporary employment at 50%. a diverse and stimulating atmosphere with a broad range of interests and skills. 
One of the top medical schools in the world is Karolinska Establishment. 
Our mission is to advance life sciences research and to encourage improved health for everybody. 
Here at Karolinska Establishment, we offer the widest spectrum of medical education in Sweden in addition to doing fruitful medical research. Since Karolinska Establishment is a public institution as well, you are entitled to a number of advantageous perks under our collective bargaining agreement. 
Additionally, you are free to practise in our state-of-the-art wellness centres with on-site qualified experts. 
Location: Flemingsberg
 Links: https://ki.se/en/medh
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Application:
 Please apply by no later than August 5, 2024. The Varbi recruiting system must be used to submit the application. You can apply for this job without sending a personal letter; just your CV. Instead, you will respond to a few questions on the application form regarding your reasons for applying for the job. A six-month trial period precedes the start of the permanent position. 
Do you want to change things? Come along and help us all have better health.