Professor of Anesthesiology (Lund University)

About Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Position A permanent position as Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, based at the Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, combined with employment as a specialist physician/senior consultant at Skåne University Hospital. Duties Conduct independent research of a very high national and international standard in anesthesiology and intensive care. Overall responsibility for education in Lund in the subject of anesthesiology and intensive care in the first and second cycle, especially for the Medical Programme. Education assignments may also arise in other degree programmes within the Faculty. Perform independent clinical duties at Skåne University Hospital (SUS), Intensive and Perioperative Care, Lund (IPV Lund). Be a member of the IPV Lund management group and participate in the group’s work. Be prepared to take on the assignment as head of the Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. Carry out duties normally associated with a professor, such as administration and elected office roles. Represent the subject nationally and internationally and engage in external collaboration. Required Qualifications Demonstrated research and teaching expertise (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance). Completed training in teaching and learning in higher education of at least five weeks (or complete within two years of appointment). Physician with specialist expertise in anesthesia and intensive care. Proficiency in Swedish at level C1 (CEFR) for medical practice. General qualification requirements for teaching staff at Lund University: suitability and ability to satisfactorily carry out the duties of the appointment. Assessment Criteria Very good research expertise and teaching expertise relevant to the subject (emphasis on research expertise). Evidence of current, independent, high-standard international research. Ability to secure competitive national and international research grants. Proven ability to initiate and lead national and international collaborations. Demonstrated ability in academic leadership and cooperation. Ability and potential to develop academic and clinical activities. Strong collaboration skills and ability to engage with society. Teaching expertise demonstrated through teaching and supervision at all academic levels (emphasis on doctoral supervision). Desired: Ability to implement research results in clinical activities. The general eligibility requirement for teachers at Lund University is that they must be suitable for and have the ability otherwise needed to perform their duties well. Guidelines: Faculty of Medicine Academic Appointments. Further Information Dean: Maria Björkqvist, +46 72 700 71 63, maria.bjorkqvist@med.lu.se Head of Department: Mattias Collin, +46 46 222 07 21, mattias.collin@med.lu.se Recruitment Coordinator: Eva Nilsson, +46 46 222 17 89, eva_a.nilsson@med.lu.se The position will be filled following a proposal from the Faculty of Medicine’s Academic Appointments Board. Application Procedure Submit applications electronically via the Lund University recruitment portal by 2 October 2025. Applications must follow the Faculty of Medicine’s guidelines: Guidelines for Academic Appointments. Application should be in English (grade transcripts and certificates do not need translation). Indicate salary requirements in the application. About the Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Medicine is part of Lund University, responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and strongly anchored in research traditions. Research spans experimental preclinical research, clinical research, and health sciences. The Faculty has 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, creating an international knowledge-intensive environment. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Position Details Type of employment: Permanent position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: By agreement Salary: Monthly salary Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% City: Lund County: Skåne län Country: Sweden Reference number: PA2025/412 Contact Mattias Collin: +46 703 810 721, mattias.collin@med.lu.se Maria Björkqvist: +46 727 007 163, maria.bjorkqvist@med.lu.se Eva A Nilsson: +46 46 222 1789, eva_a.nilsson@med.lu.se Union Representatives OFR/ST: Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46 46 222 9362, st@st.lu.se SACO: Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: Seko Civil, +46 46 222 9366, sekocivil@seko.lu.se Published: 19 Jun 2025 Last application date: 02 Oct 2025 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

About Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Position

A permanent position as Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, based at the Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, combined with employment as a specialist physician/senior consultant at Skåne University Hospital.

Duties

Conduct independent research of a very high national and international standard in anesthesiology and intensive care.
Overall responsibility for education in Lund in the subject of anesthesiology and intensive care in the first and second cycle, especially for the Medical Programme.
Education assignments may also arise in other degree programmes within the Faculty.
Perform independent clinical duties at Skåne University Hospital (SUS), Intensive and Perioperative Care, Lund (IPV Lund).
Be a member of the IPV Lund management group and participate in the group’s work.
Be prepared to take on the assignment as head of the Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care.
Carry out duties normally associated with a professor, such as administration and elected office roles.
Represent the subject nationally and internationally and engage in external collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated research and teaching expertise (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance).
Completed training in teaching and learning in higher education of at least five weeks (or complete within two years of appointment).
Physician with specialist expertise in anesthesia and intensive care.
Proficiency in Swedish at level C1 (CEFR) for medical practice.
General qualification requirements for teaching staff at Lund University: suitability and ability to satisfactorily carry out the duties of the appointment.

Assessment Criteria

Very good research expertise and teaching expertise relevant to the subject (emphasis on research expertise).
Evidence of current, independent, high-standard international research.
Ability to secure competitive national and international research grants.
Proven ability to initiate and lead national and international collaborations.
Demonstrated ability in academic leadership and cooperation.
Ability and potential to develop academic and clinical activities.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to engage with society.
Teaching expertise demonstrated through teaching and supervision at all academic levels (emphasis on doctoral supervision).
Desired: Ability to implement research results in clinical activities.

The general eligibility requirement for teachers at Lund University is that they must be suitable for and have the ability otherwise needed to perform their duties well.

Guidelines: Faculty of Medicine Academic Appointments.

Further Information

Dean: Maria Björkqvist, +46 72 700 71 63, maria.bjorkqvist@med.lu.se
Head of Department: Mattias Collin, +46 46 222 07 21, mattias.collin@med.lu.se
Recruitment Coordinator: Eva Nilsson, +46 46 222 17 89, eva_a.nilsson@med.lu.se

The position will be filled following a proposal from the Faculty of Medicine’s Academic Appointments Board.

Application Procedure

Submit applications electronically via the Lund University recruitment portal by 2 October 2025.
Applications must follow the Faculty of Medicine’s guidelines:
Guidelines for Academic Appointments.
Application should be in English (grade transcripts and certificates do not need translation).
Indicate salary requirements in the application.

About the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is part of Lund University, responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and strongly anchored in research traditions. Research spans experimental preclinical research, clinical research, and health sciences.

The Faculty has 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, creating an international knowledge-intensive environment.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.