At the Faculty of Philosophy, education and research are conducted in economics, music, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, behavioral sciences, and education with a clear connection to society, culture, and democracy. Our research is conducted in dialogue with the surrounding society and contributes to critical knowledge development, education, and deeper understanding of complex societal issues. Through our collaboration platforms, we bring together academia, the public sector, and business to jointly contribute to knowledge development and address societal challenges. Education is provided at all levels and is based on scientific or artistic grounds and academic breadth. Together, we contribute to a sustainable, open, and knowledge-based society.
The faculty has three institutions with approximately 420 employees in total.
The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities conducts education in social sciences, behavioral sciences, and language and communication. Research is directed toward societal issues such as democracy, migration, sustainable development, and communication and is conducted in close collaboration with the surrounding society.
Employment Information
Employment Type: Fixed-term employment
Employment Period/Start Date: As soon as possible until January 31, 2027
Scope: 50% of a full-time position
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: September 22, 2026
Work Location: Västerås
Department/Unit/Division: Social Sciences and Humanities
Responsibilities
The research project (SPIK) on behalf of the Public Health Agency evaluates the Public Health Agency's implementation support "Succeeding with Implementation in the Public Health Area" to understand how the material is used and functions in practice. You will play an important role in the project's final phase with a focus on data collection through interviews, analysis, and reporting. The project is a collaboration with the Public Health Agency and contributes to strengthening implementation work in the public health area in Sweden.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a Master's degree in public health science. You have experience with research administration or project administration and experience with qualitative research methodology. You have formal education with a focus on implementation at an advanced level and skills to plan, conduct, and analyze qualitative interviews.
Meritorious
For this position, it is meritorious to have knowledge of the Public Health Agency's implementation support.
Personal Competencies
In an overall assessment of suitability, weight is also placed on personal competencies. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own work tasks, and contribute to a good work environment.
Furthermore, you are thorough and have a structured work approach. You have good communication skills and collaborate smoothly with others. You have initiative and can perform your work independently. It is also important that you have integrity and an ethical approach.
We value the qualities that an even age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring.
#LI-DNI
Application
Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the announcement and is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.
Welcome to submit your application!
Trade Union Representatives:
Saco-S mailto:[email protected]
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89
We decline all contact from advertisement vendors. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.