Assistant Professor of Medicine (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number: PAR 2026/110 About the University The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s largest universities, with 58,000 students and 6,800 employees. Through strong research, high-quality education, and close collaboration with society, the University addresses major societal challenges and contributes to a sustainable future. The University offers a supportive and well-resourced academic environment with academic freedom, strong core facilities, powerful research networks, and excellent opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Combined with a high quality of life in Gothenburg, this is an ideal place to develop a long-term academic career. Institute and Research Environment The position is based at the Institute of Medicine, the largest institute at the University of Gothenburg, with approximately 470 employees and 300 doctoral students. Research spans from molecular and experimental medicine to patient-oriented clinical research, public health science, and social medicine, often in close collaboration with Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The Institute provides education at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, including the medical programme. Excellence in both research and teaching is a central goal, with a strong emphasis on integration between research, education, and healthcare. Subject Area Molecular and Translational Medicine Subject Description Molecular and Translational Medicine integrates basic and applied biomedical research to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying disease onset, progression, and treatment. The field combines experimental biomedicine with clinical research and plays a key role in the development of precision medicine and personalised therapies. Research in the subject employs advanced methodologies in molecular biology, genetics, cell and tissue biology, and omics technologies (e.g. genomics, proteomics, metabolomics), together with clinical observations and patient-derived data. The translational focus aims to convert laboratory discoveries into improved diagnostics, prognostics, and treatments for complex diseases, including metabolic, cardiovascular, inflammatory, pulmonary, endocrine, and skeletal disorders. Interdisciplinary collaboration is a defining feature of the subject, bringing together clinicians, biologists, bioinformaticians, and pharmaceutical scientists. Duties The position as Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) primarily involves conducting independent, high-quality research in molecular and translational medicine. Research Responsibilities Conduct excellent, independent research with a clear molecular and translational focus Contribute to understanding disease mechanisms and the development of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies Collaborate with researchers within the Institute, Faculty, University, and clinical environments, particularly Sahlgrenska University Hospital Actively apply for external research funding Publish research results in high-quality peer-reviewed journals Develop national and international research collaborations Participate in departmental seminars and scientific activities Teaching and Supervision Teach and supervise students at undergraduate, advanced (Master’s), and doctoral levels Teaching may include lectures, seminars, and supervision of degree projects and doctoral students Staff lacking formal university pedagogical training are expected to complete such training within one year of employment The position offers structured opportunities for pedagogical development with the aim of meeting the requirements for promotion to Senior Lecturer during the employment period. Language Requirement for Promotion For promotion to Senior Lecturer, the appointee must achieve proficiency in Swedish at level B2 (CEFR), both written and spoken, no later than six months before the end of the appointment. The University provides mandatory Swedish language training. Eligibility Eligibility requirements are defined by: The Higher Education Ordinance The Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg To be eligible, applicants must: Hold a PhD or possess equivalent research expertise Normally have been awarded the PhD within seven years of the application deadline Earlier PhD awards may be considered in cases of documented exceptional circumstances (e.g. parental leave, sick leave). The ability to teach in English is required. Assessment Criteria Only applicants meeting the formal eligibility requirements will be assessed. Weighting of criteria Scientific expertise (primary criterion) Pedagogical expertise Administrative skills and collaborative ability Scientific Expertise Assessment focuses on: Ability to conduct and develop research of the highest scientific quality Publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international journals (quality prioritised over quantity) Ability to obtain competitive external research funding Significant international research experience (normally expected) Relevance of the applicant’s research profile to molecular and translational medicine Holding an MD in addition to a PhD is considered a strong merit due to its relevance for translational research. Pedagogical Expertise Assessment includes: Documented teaching experience at undergraduate, advanced, and/or doctoral levels Experience supervising students and/or doctoral candidates Ability to integrate research expertise into teaching Administrative Skills and Collaboration Experience coordinating research or educational activities Contributions to departmental or faculty development Ability to initiate and develop collaborations with healthcare, industry, and society Great importance will be attached to collaborative ability. Employment Conditions Employment type: Fixed-term qualifying (career-development) position Duration: 6 years Scope: Full-time (100%) Placement: Institute of Medicine Start date: As agreed The appointment may be extended by up to two additional years in cases of parental leave, sick leave, or similar circumstances. Promotion requirements to Senior Lecturer are defined by the Faculty Board of the Sahlgrenska Academy. Additional Information International staff are offered a relocation package and tax consultation / Global Mobility services Salaries are set individually The University actively promotes equal opportunities and diversity Contact Information Head of the Institute of Medicine Jan Borén Email: jan.boren@wlab.gu.se Union representatives: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Application Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal and written in English. Applications must follow the format specified in the Guidelines for application to teaching positions. The following documents must be included (in Swedish or English): Doctoral degree certificate Up to 10 selected scientific publications (full text) Research plan / research programme Other documentation verifying qualifications Documents not available electronically should be sent to: University of Gothenburg The Sahlgrenska Academy Box 400 405 30 Gothenburg Sweden Please clearly state the reference number PAR 2026/110 on all correspondence. Application deadline: 16 March 2026 In the event of discrepancies between language versions, the Swedish version takes precedence. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Reference number: PAR 2026/110

About the University

The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s largest universities, with 58,000 students and 6,800 employees. Through strong research, high-quality education, and close collaboration with society, the University addresses major societal challenges and contributes to a sustainable future.

The University offers a supportive and well-resourced academic environment with academic freedom, strong core facilities, powerful research networks, and excellent opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Combined with a high quality of life in Gothenburg, this is an ideal place to develop a long-term academic career.

Institute and Research Environment

The position is based at the Institute of Medicine, the largest institute at the University of Gothenburg, with approximately 470 employees and 300 doctoral students. Research spans from molecular and experimental medicine to patient-oriented clinical research, public health science, and social medicine, often in close collaboration with Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

The Institute provides education at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, including the medical programme. Excellence in both research and teaching is a central goal, with a strong emphasis on integration between research, education, and healthcare.

Subject Area

Molecular and Translational Medicine

Subject Description

Molecular and Translational Medicine integrates basic and applied biomedical research to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying disease onset, progression, and treatment. The field combines experimental biomedicine with clinical research and plays a key role in the development of precision medicine and personalised therapies.

Research in the subject employs advanced methodologies in molecular biology, genetics, cell and tissue biology, and omics technologies (e.g. genomics, proteomics, metabolomics), together with clinical observations and patient-derived data. The translational focus aims to convert laboratory discoveries into improved diagnostics, prognostics, and treatments for complex diseases, including metabolic, cardiovascular, inflammatory, pulmonary, endocrine, and skeletal disorders.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is a defining feature of the subject, bringing together clinicians, biologists, bioinformaticians, and pharmaceutical scientists.

Duties

The position as Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) primarily involves conducting independent, high-quality research in molecular and translational medicine.

Research Responsibilities

Conduct excellent, independent research with a clear molecular and translational focus
Contribute to understanding disease mechanisms and the development of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
Collaborate with researchers within the Institute, Faculty, University, and clinical environments, particularly Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Actively apply for external research funding
Publish research results in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
Develop national and international research collaborations
Participate in departmental seminars and scientific activities

Teaching and Supervision

Teach and supervise students at undergraduate, advanced (Master’s), and doctoral levels
Teaching may include lectures, seminars, and supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
Staff lacking formal university pedagogical training are expected to complete such training within one year of employment

The position offers structured opportunities for pedagogical development with the aim of meeting the requirements for promotion to Senior Lecturer during the employment period.

Language Requirement for Promotion
For promotion to Senior Lecturer, the appointee must achieve proficiency in Swedish at level B2 (CEFR), both written and spoken, no later than six months before the end of the appointment. The University provides mandatory Swedish language training.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements are defined by:

The Higher Education Ordinance
The Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg

To be eligible, applicants must:

Hold a PhD or possess equivalent research expertise
Normally have been awarded the PhD within seven years of the application deadline

Earlier PhD awards may be considered in cases of documented exceptional circumstances (e.g. parental leave, sick leave).

The ability to teach in English is required.

Assessment Criteria

Only applicants meeting the formal eligibility requirements will be assessed.

Weighting of criteria

Scientific expertise (primary criterion)
Pedagogical expertise
Administrative skills and collaborative ability

Scientific Expertise

Assessment focuses on:

Ability to conduct and develop research of the highest scientific quality
Publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international journals (quality prioritised over quantity)
Ability to obtain competitive external research funding
Significant international research experience (normally expected)
Relevance of the applicant’s research profile to molecular and translational medicine

Holding an MD in addition to a PhD is considered a strong merit due to its relevance for translational research.

Pedagogical Expertise

Assessment includes:

Documented teaching experience at undergraduate, advanced, and/or doctoral levels
Experience supervising students and/or doctoral candidates
Ability to integrate research expertise into teaching

Administrative Skills and Collaboration

Experience coordinating research or educational activities
Contributions to departmental or faculty development
Ability to initiate and develop collaborations with healthcare, industry, and society

Great importance will be attached to collaborative ability.

Employment Conditions

Employment type: Fixed-term qualifying (career-development) position
Duration: 6 years
Scope: Full-time (100%)
Placement: Institute of Medicine
Start date: As agreed

The appointment may be extended by up to two additional years in cases of parental leave, sick leave, or similar circumstances. Promotion requirements to Senior Lecturer are defined by the Faculty Board of the Sahlgrenska Academy.

Additional Information

International staff are offered a relocation package and tax consultation / Global Mobility services
Salaries are set individually
The University actively promotes equal opportunities and diversity

Contact Information

Head of the Institute of Medicine
Jan Borén
Email: jan.boren@wlab.gu.se

Union representatives:
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal and written in English. Applications must follow the format specified in the Guidelines for application to teaching positions.

The following documents must be included (in Swedish or English):