Professor of Medical Sciences

Uppsala University

Institution: Uppsala University & Uppsala University Hospital
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: As agreed
Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
Reference Number: UFV-PA 2025/684

Department / Field

  • Department: Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

  • Field: Clinical Chemistry (biochemical, immunological, physico-chemical analyses)

  • Focus: Research, education, and clinical practice

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent research in clinical chemistry and supervise PhD students.

  • Teach at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

  • Administrative duties, including internal and external representation, management, and research oversight.

  • Clinical duties as a specialist physician (approx. 1/3 of working hours) in Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology at Uppsala University Hospital.

  • Responsibilities include oversight of analytical methods, laboratory collaboration, and potential management roles (clinic research councils, ALF management).

Qualifications

  • Required:

    • Master of Science in Medicine

    • Specialist expertise in clinical chemistry (Swedish registration required by employment decision)

    • Documented research and teaching expertise (including supervision of PhD students)

    • Ability to teach in Swedish and English

  • Preferred / Weighted Expertise:

    • Research: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, infectious or inflammatory diseases

    • Clinical experience in Swedish/Scandinavian laboratory diagnostics

    • Administrative and management experience

Assessment Criteria

  • Primary: Research expertise (quality, scope, funding ability, international recognition)

  • Secondary: Teaching expertise (breadth, depth, doctoral supervision, integrating research into teaching)

  • Additional: Clinical expertise, administrative/management skills, collaborative and outreach activities

  • Consideration of gender equality and relevant life/work experiences (parental leave, military service, etc.)

Employment Terms

  • Scope: 100%

  • Type: Permanent appointment

  • Salary: Individually determined

  • Security Vetting: May be required

Contact / Application

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