Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences
University of Gothenburg
Sweden

Reference Number: PAR 2026/117
Employer: University of Gothenburg, Institute of Health and Care Sciences
Type of Employment: Fixed-term, full-time (100%) – 5 years
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026

About the Institute

• Focuses on person-centred care, education, and research in health and care sciences.

• Offers education for registered nurses, radiographers, specialist nurses, and midwives.

• Part of Sahlgrenska Academy, located at Medicinareberget Campus near Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

• Environment: Interprofessional collaboration, clinical relevance, high academic quality, ~1,200 students.

• More info: Institute of Health and Care Sciences

Subject Area Description

• Generates knowledge about caring, health, illness, and disease.

• Encompasses biological, socio-cultural, and ethical aspects of care.

• Focus on informal care, care organisation, care settings, and population health.

• Grounded in person-centred and ethical approach.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research aligned with Institute’s strategic strengths.

• Apply for external research funding and mentor junior researchers.

• Disseminate research to academic and societal audiences.

• Teaching at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels (Swedish/Scandinavian and English).

• Supervise degree projects and doctoral students.

• Complete university pedagogical training within one year if not already qualified.

Eligibility

• PhD in caring science, medical science, or equivalent research expertise.

• PhD or equivalent achieved within 7 years; earlier achievement considered under exceptional circumstances (sick leave, parental leave, etc.).

• Swedish/Nordic professional registration required (nurse, radiographer, or midwife).

• Proficiency in Swedish/Scandinavian language and English (spoken and written).

Assessment Criteria

1. Scientific Expertise

   • Research aligned with subject area

   • Peer-reviewed publications (quality prioritized over quantity)

   • Ability to obtain external funding

2. Teaching Expertise

   • Ability to teach and examine at all levels

   • Supervision of students

   • Teaching quality documented

3. Administrative & Collaborative Skills

   • Academic leadership and collaboration abilities

4. Other Merits

   • Postdoctoral stay at another institution considered a merit

   • Personal qualities: independence, communication, pedagogical insight

Employment Terms

• Fixed-term, 5 years, full-time (100%)

• Career-development role: Prepare for promotion to Senior Lecturer

• Possible extension for up to 2 years under exceptional circumstances (parental leave, sick leave)

• Swedish language courses provided and mandatory if needed

Application Requirements

Applications in English must include:

1. PhD degree certificate

2. Professional licensure as nurse, radiographer, or midwife

3. Up to 10 selected publications (full text)

4. Research plan / programme

5. Other certificates and proofs of qualifications

6. Cover letter describing research contribution to Institute’s environment

Submission: via University of Gothenburg recruitment portal
Mailing address for non-electronic documents:

Contacts

• Prof. Karin Ahlberg, Head of Institute – karin.ahlberg@fhs.gu.se

• Prof. Per-Arne Svensson, Deputy Head for Research – per-arne.svensson@gu.se

• Union info: University Unions

Additional Info

• Relocation support and tax consultation for international recruits.

• Equal opportunity employer; values diversity.

• Salaries set individually.

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