Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

University of Gothenburg

Reference Number: PAR 2026/125
Employer: University of Gothenburg, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology
Type of Employment: Fixed-term, full-time (100%) – 4 years
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026

About the Department

• Department of Pharmacology, ~45 staff, 8 full-time teachers (5 pharmacology, 3 pharmacy)
• Provides basic and advanced education in Sahlgrenska Academy programs, plus postgraduate education
• Teaching in Swedish and English
• Offers access to laboratory space, shared equipment, and a laboratory assistant
• Starting grant of 1 million SEK from the Academy for externally recruited Assistant Lecturers

Subject Area Description

• Experimental Pharmacology: study of drugs, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug development, and clinical use
• Focus on experimental research with potential to generate external grants

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research in pharmacology
• Teach at basic, advanced, and PhD levels (Swedish and/or English)
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students
• Perform administrative tasks, mainly course management, plus departmental or academy tasks
• Complete university pedagogical training within 1 year if not already qualified
• Acquire Swedish B2 proficiency within employment period (mandatory courses provided)

Eligibility

• PhD in pharmacology or relevant field, or equivalent research expertise
• PhD obtained within 7 years; earlier considered under exceptional circumstances (parental/sick leave, etc.)
• Ability to teach in Swedish or English

Assessment Criteria

1. Scientific Skill (Primary)
   • Research quality, publications in international journals
   • Potential to obtain national/international research grants
2. Pedagogical Skill (Secondary)
   • Teaching and examination quality at all levels
   • Supervision of students
   • Course management and pedagogical development
3. Administrative & Collaborative Skill (Tertiary)
   • Experience in administrative tasks, leadership, collaboration, public outreach
4. Merits
   • Postdoctoral experience outside PhD institution considered a strong merit

Employment Terms

• Fixed-term, 4 years, full-time (100%)
• Career-development position aiming for promotion to Senior Lecturer
• Possible extension up to 2 years due to parental leave, sick leave, or other exceptional circumstances

Application Requirements

Applications in English must include:

1. Doctoral degree certificate
2. Up to 10 selected scientific publications (full text)
3. Research plan / programme
4. Other proofs of qualifications

Submission: via University of Gothenburg recruitment portal
Mailing address for non-electronic documents:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN
Reference: PAR 2026/125

Contacts

• Prof. Michael Winder, Head of Department – michael.winder@pharm.gu.se
• Prof. Lars Westberg, Deputy Head – lars.westberg@pharm.gu.se
• Union info: University Unions

Additional Info

• Relocation support and tax consultation for international recruits
• Equal opportunity employer; values diversity
• Salaries set individually