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:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN
Reference: PAR 2026/117

Contacts

• Prof. Karin Ahlberg, Head of Institute – karin.ahlberg@fhs.gu.se
• Prof. Per-Arne Svensson, Deputy Head for Research – per-arne.svensson@gu.se
• Union info: University Unions

Additional Info

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