Professor of Medical Sciences

Uppsala University

Reference number: UFV-PA 2025/1302

Application deadline: 16 March 2026

Location: Uppsala University, Department of Medical Sciences / Uppsala University Hospital

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

About the Department

The Department of Medical Sciences at Uppsala University has ~250 employees and 600 affiliated researchers, primarily through Uppsala University Hospital. The department conducts research ranging from basic disease mechanisms to applied clinical studies, with close links to hospital-based clinical work.

The Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AMM) group studies how environmental factors affect human health across all age groups. Research spans work, indoor, and ambient environments, covering physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial, and organizational exposures. Methodologies include quantitative, qualitative, and intervention studies, along with the development of new measurement techniques.

AMM is a university healthcare unit (USVE) serving as a knowledge center and expert resource for Regions Dalarna, Gävleborg, and Uppsala.

Subject Area

The position covers research, teaching, and clinical work in:

• Epidemiology, toxicology, ergonomics, and risk communication
• Preventive measures regarding occupational, indoor, and outdoor environmental health

Duties

• Conduct research and establish an independent research program
• Supervise doctoral students and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Clinical work as a specialist physician (~1/3 of the appointment)
• Administrative responsibilities and participation in departmental development
• Engagement with external stakeholders in occupational and environmental health

Qualifications

• Medical degree and Swedish specialist certificate in occupational and environmental medicine (or former occupational/industrial medicine). If the certificate is pending, an application to Socialstyrelsen must be submitted before the deadline.
• Eligibility for appointment as professor according to Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (demonstrated research, teaching, and leadership expertise)
• Documented ability to teach in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English
• Demonstrated research expertise at an international level, including securing competitive grants and supervising doctoral studies
• Proven pedagogical skills, including completion of relevant academic teacher training (minimum ten weeks)
• Clinical expertise in occupational and environmental medicine
• Leadership, administrative, and collaboration skills

Assessment Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• Research expertise: Quality, scope, originality, and international impact of research
• Teaching expertise: Quality and breadth of teaching and supervision, and ability to integrate research into education
• Clinical expertise: Experience in patient care and clinical development
• Administrative & leadership skills: Planning, organizing, managing teams, and operational leadership
• Collaboration skills: Knowledge exchange with society, industry, healthcare providers, and public outreach
• Holistic assessment includes career breaks (parental leave, part-time work, union duties, military service)

Employment Conditions

• Full-time, permanent position
• Location: Uppsala University / Uppsala University Hospital
• Start date: By agreement
• Salary: Individually negotiated

Contact Information

• Scientific/department questions: Head of Department, Josef Järhult – josef.jarhult@medsci.uu.se

Application

Applications must be submitted via the Uppsala University recruitment system. Ensure all documents are complete and received by 16 March 2026.

Application documents should demonstrate qualifications in research, teaching, clinical expertise, leadership, and collaboration.

Additional Information

• Uppsala University promotes equality, diversity, and a stimulating work environment
• The position may be subject to security vetting
• More information: Work at Uppsala University
• HR Excellence in Research: The university has received the European Commission HR Excellence in Research acknowledgement