Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences

University of Gothenburg

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:

 
UniversityofGothenburgTheSahlgrenskaAcademyBox40040530GöteborgSWEDENReference:PAR2026/117

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Additional Info

  • Relocation support and tax consultation for international recruits.

  • Equal opportunity employer; values diversity.

  • Salaries set individually.

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