Assistant Professor position in Experimental Medical science

Subject area

Experimental Medical science

Subject area description

The subject refers to research at the molecular and cellular level into the processes that determine the function of the body, both in normal conditions and in disease. Experimental medical science includes, for example, work with biochemical, cell biological and molecular biological techniques to study various aspects of infection biology, cancer biology, immunology, genetics, and pathology.

Duties

The holder of the position shall primarily conduct internationally competitive research in the field of experimental medical science as a research leader with a documented independent research line that gives rise to successful scientific results. This entails publishing scientific articles in well-regarded international scientific journals as a senior author and obtaining major and long-lasting grants in national or international competition as a principal applicant at a level that provides the opportunity to lead and finance continued independent research with an active research group. It also involves supervising postdoctoral fellows and doctoral students as principal supervisor. The holder is also expected to build national and international networks and collaborations within his/her field, and to take on other academic assignments, such as editorial assignments, participation in assessment committees, departmental assignments and organization of conferences.

The holder of the position shall also plan and participate in teaching in the department’s courses at undergraduate, advanced and postgraduate levels, and participate in pedagogical development work in collaboration with other teachers. During the period of employment, the holder is expected to carry out teaching at least at a level leading to associate professor competence.

If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date.

For promotion, the applicant is required to have acquired proficiency in Swedish, both written and spoken, at a minimum of level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), no later than six months before the expiry of the employment as Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor). The University of Gothenburg will provide Swedish language courses, which are mandatory as part of the employment.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

A person qualified for appointment as an Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) is a person who has been awarded a PhD in Medical or Life Science or has the corresponding research expertise. Primary consideration should be given to a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise within seven years of the deadline for application for employment as an Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor). However, a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances. The reasons for the absence, its dates, and its extent must be clearly specified in the application and supported by appropriate documentation.

The ability to teach in English is a requirement.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

At the assessment, scientific and pedagogical skills are given equal weight and priority. Administrative skills and the ability to collaborate are given secondary weight.

When assessing scientific skills, special emphasis will be placed on the ability to conduct successful research within the subject area of ​​the position. Particular emphasis is placed on peer-reviewed publications in international journals where scientific quality is prioritized over quantity. It is an advantage if the applicant has a documented ability to obtain external national or international research grants in competition. The applicant must also have a documented ability to develop national and international research collaborations and have demonstrated the potential to continue to conduct research of very high quality.

When assessing pedagogical skills, special emphasis will be placed on good teaching and examination skills at undergraduate, advanced and postgraduate levels in the subject area, as well as good supervision skills for students at all levels of education. Pedagogical development work is also highly valued. Skills should be documented in a way that makes it possible to assess the quality of the pedagogical activities

When assessing administrative skills, experience in academic leadership is important, as is the ability to collaborate, both within academia and with the surrounding community. The skills and documented ability to collaborate and communicate are central to successfully carrying out the assignment and are highly valued.

It is highly commendable if the applicant has completed a postdoctoral stay outside the university where the applicant completed their doctoral degree.

Employment

Fixed-term employment for 5 years, full-time (100 %). Placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. Starting date as agreed.

The position as Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) is a fixed-term employment and is defined as a qualifying (career-development) position at the University of Gothenburg. The purpose of the appointment is to provide the appointee with the opportunity to develop independence as a researcher and to build qualifications in both research and teaching in order to meet the eligibility requirements for appointment as Senior Lecturer. The appointment may be renewed, for a maximum total period of two years, if additional time is required to achieve the purpose of the appointment due to sick leave, parental leave, or other similar circumstances. The requirements for promotion to Senior Lecturer are set out in the assessment criteria adopted by the Faculty Board of the Sahlgrenska Academy.

Other Information

If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have
completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of
such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision of the Vice-Chancellor.

Internationally recruited staff are offered a procured relocation package as well as a procured tax consultation / Global Mobility service.

Contact information

Professor Marianne Quiding Järbrink, Head of Department, Institute of Biomedicine:
email marianne.quiding-jarbrink@microbio.gu.se phone +46 31-7866215

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. Applications must follow the layout of the recommendations for the Guidelines for application to teaching position (applications).pdf

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note in particular that the following documents (in swedish or english) must accompany the application:

• Doctoral degree
• A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant want to refer to (in full text)
• Research plan/Research programme
• Other certificates /proof /rating proving applicant’s qualifications

Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN

The reference number of the application, PAR 2026/131, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.

The application is to be written in English.

Applications must be received by: 2026-03-16