Topic: persistent fatigue

Analyse clinical trials and linked register data on stress-related ill health and persistent fatigue, including treatment prediction, mediation, moderation and long-term outcomes. Work covers healthcare use, sickness absence, medication and socioeconomic measures. The role belongs to Karolinska’s Division of Psychology and is mainly based at Gustavsberg University Primary Healthcare Centre. This is a full-time temporary appointment with an intended start during autumn 2026. Apply online by 1 October 2026.

Julia Kaltschmidt investigates whether signaling between the gut and brain helps explain persistent fatigue. She describes research on the enteric nervous system and sickness responses, including a proposed reflex that could connect infection to longer-lasting symptoms and guide future work on biomarkers.