Professor of Medical Science (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2025/517 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Welcome to the Institute of Medicine! We conduct interdisciplinary research and education in health and medicine, from molecular to societal levels, in close collaboration with the healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our research focuses on major public health diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. We have a strong partnership with Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the HTA Center of Västra Götaland Region, where we work with evidence-based care and health economics. The HTA Center evaluates medical methods and publishes reports that are distributed to various authorities and institutions. It also offers courses at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels in evidence-based medicine/HTA. To further develop evidence-based medicine, the Department of Medicine and Sahlgrenska University Hospital have a shared need to integrate academic expertise in evidence-based medicine and HTA into their activities, including the HTA Center. Subject area Medical science with focus on evidence-based medicine Subject area description Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and evidence-based medicine are two closely related concepts in healthcare. Both aim to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by basing decisions on scientific evidence. HTA is a systematic process for evaluating methods, techniques, and treatments in healthcare. It includes a review of scientific literature to assess benefits and risks for patients, as well as ethical and health-economic aspects. HTA reports serve as a basis for decisions regarding the introduction or discontinuation of methods and products in healthcare. Evidence-based medicine is built on making decisions using the best available scientific results, clinical experience, and patient preferences. HTA is an important part of evidence-based medicine, as it provides systematic evaluations that support evidence-based decisions. At the Institution of Medicine and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, there is a particular focus on HTA and evidence-based medicine. Duties The position holder is expected to systematically identify and analyze knowledge gaps in healthcare and initiate and lead projects to address them, which may include extensive and methodologically rigorous evaluations of medical methods, techniques, and treatments. The goal is to create evidence-based decision-making materials that enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare. Additionally, the role includes actively seeking external research funding, establishing and developing a strong research environment at the HTA center, and supervising doctoral students and junior researchers within the HTA field. The position holder is also expected to contribute to the development of postgraduate education and collaborate with national and international stakeholders to promote knowledge exchange and implementation of research findings. The teaching assignment includes teaching in the medical program to provide medical students with an understanding of and fundamental skills in the process of evidence-based medicine through lectures and practical exercises. For example, by participating as a teacher/supervisor in semester 10 for the 30-credit thesis course and teaching epidemiology in the internal medicine course (semester 6) in the medical program. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for HTA courses at the doctoral level within the Sahlgrenska Academy and for clinical researchers at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, as well as conducting educational initiatives for training physician (AT/BT/ST) and other healthcare professionals. The position also involves participation in collegial bodies and decision-making processes to ensure academic quality and development, as well as collaboration with the Västra Götaland Region in the administration and development of HTA activities at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The clinical work will be linked with the HTA activities at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Eligibility The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. According to Chapter 3, Section 8 of the Higher Education Act, a combined appointment may only be held by someone who meets the eligibility requirements for both positions. To be eligible for employment as a professor, the candidate must have demonstrated scientific and pedagogical proficiency, as well as a Swedish or foreign medical license and specialist medical training. Documented experience in evidence-based medicine is a requirement. The position requires, according to the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, the necessary knowledge of Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian for a Swedish medical license. Assessment criteria The assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. Scientific proficiency is given primary weight, followed by pedagogical proficiency, clinical competence, administrative ability, and collaboration skills. Applicants must have documented scientific proficiency, demonstrated through extensive high-quality scientific production in international peer-reviewed journals, within the fields of evidence-based medicine and systematic reviews. Documented ability to conduct and evaluate HTA analyses is particularly meritorious. Research based on data from randomized clinical trials and registry data is advantageous, as is experience in implementing HTA reports in healthcare. The ability to secure external research grants is also considered a merit. In assessing pedagogical proficiency, special emphasis will be placed on good teaching, supervision, and examination skills at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels within the medical program. Previous program leadership, course development, and course administration experience are considered merits. The proficiency should be well documented in a manner that allows for an evaluation of the quality of the pedagogical work. Employment Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at The Institute of Medicine. First day of employment as agreed. Selection process Competence review of the applicant's documents after the closing date Applicants' documents are sent to extemal experts for assessment The recruitrnent will be dealt with in The Academic Appointrnents Board of Sahlgrenska Academy and interviews may be conducted The Academic Appointments Board proposes candidates Assessment and recognition of qualifications in teaching and leaming in higher education of the proposed candidate's The recruitrnent is handled by the Vice-Chancellor for a decision Contact information Head of Institute/Professor Jan Borén, +46 733 76 42 64, jan.boren@wlab.gu.se Deputy head of Institute/Professor Inger Gjertsson, +46 730 24 67 25, inger.gjertsson@rheuma.gu.se  Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Other information If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision ofthe Vice-Chancellor. Internationally recruited personnel are offered a relocation package as well as a tax meeting/Global Mobility service. Links to relevant regulations and guidelines Higher Education Ordinance Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg Guidelines and assessment criteria for professor eligibility Guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions Application In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Applications must follow the layout of the guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions (see above). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note in particular that the following documents must accompany the application: PhD degree (in Swedish or English) Certificate Swedish or foreign medical license Certificate specialist competence in medical training Research plan A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant want to refer to (in full text) Other certificates /proof /rating proving applicant's qualifications Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to: University of Gothenburg The Sahlgrenska Academy Box 400 405 30 Göteborg SWEDEN The reference number of the application, PAR 2025/517, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents. The application is to be written in English. Applications must be received by: September 15, 2025 In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. Information for International Applicants Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Reference number PAR 2025/517

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Welcome to the Institute of Medicine! We conduct interdisciplinary research and education in health and medicine, from molecular to societal levels, in close collaboration with the healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our research focuses on major public health diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

We have a strong partnership with Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the HTA Center of Västra Götaland Region, where we work with evidence-based care and health economics. The HTA Center evaluates medical methods and publishes reports that are distributed to various authorities and institutions. It also offers courses at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels in evidence-based medicine/HTA.

To further develop evidence-based medicine, the Department of Medicine and Sahlgrenska University Hospital have a shared need to integrate academic expertise in evidence-based medicine and HTA into their activities, including the HTA Center.

Subject area

Medical science with focus on evidence-based medicine

Subject area description

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and evidence-based medicine are two closely related concepts in healthcare. Both aim to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by basing decisions on scientific evidence.

HTA is a systematic process for evaluating methods, techniques, and treatments in healthcare. It includes a review of scientific literature to assess benefits and risks for patients, as well as ethical and health-economic aspects. HTA reports serve as a basis for decisions regarding the introduction or discontinuation of methods and products in healthcare.

Evidence-based medicine is built on making decisions using the best available scientific results, clinical experience, and patient preferences. HTA is an important part of evidence-based medicine, as it provides systematic evaluations that support evidence-based decisions. At the Institution of Medicine and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, there is a particular focus on HTA and evidence-based medicine.

Duties

The position holder is expected to systematically identify and analyze knowledge gaps in healthcare and initiate and lead projects to address them, which may include extensive and methodologically rigorous evaluations of medical methods, techniques, and treatments. The goal is to create evidence-based decision-making materials that enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare. Additionally, the role includes actively seeking external research funding, establishing and developing a strong research environment at the HTA center, and supervising doctoral students and junior researchers within the HTA field. The position holder is also expected to contribute to the development of postgraduate education and collaborate with national and international stakeholders to promote knowledge exchange and implementation of research findings.

The teaching assignment includes teaching in the medical program to provide medical students with an understanding of and fundamental skills in the process of evidence-based medicine through lectures and practical exercises. For example, by participating as a teacher/supervisor in semester 10 for the 30-credit thesis course and teaching epidemiology in the internal medicine course (semester 6) in the medical program. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for HTA courses at the doctoral level within the Sahlgrenska Academy and for clinical researchers at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, as well as conducting educational initiatives for training physician (AT/BT/ST) and other healthcare professionals.

The position also involves participation in collegial bodies and decision-making processes to ensure academic quality and development, as well as collaboration with the Västra Götaland Region in the administration and development of HTA activities at Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

The clinical work will be linked with the HTA activities at Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

According to Chapter 3, Section 8 of the Higher Education Act, a combined appointment may only be held by someone who meets the eligibility requirements for both positions.

To be eligible for employment as a professor, the candidate must have demonstrated scientific and pedagogical proficiency, as well as a Swedish or foreign medical license and specialist medical training. Documented experience in evidence-based medicine is a requirement.

The position requires, according to the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, the necessary knowledge of Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian for a Swedish medical license.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

Scientific proficiency is given primary weight, followed by pedagogical proficiency, clinical competence, administrative ability, and collaboration skills.

Applicants must have documented scientific proficiency, demonstrated through extensive high-quality scientific production in international peer-reviewed journals, within the fields of evidence-based medicine and systematic reviews. Documented ability to conduct and evaluate HTA analyses is particularly meritorious. Research based on data from randomized clinical trials and registry data is advantageous, as is experience in implementing HTA reports in healthcare. The ability to secure external research grants is also considered a merit.

In assessing pedagogical proficiency, special emphasis will be placed on good teaching, supervision, and examination skills at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels within the medical program. Previous program leadership, course development, and course administration experience are considered merits. The proficiency should be well documented in a manner that allows for an evaluation of the quality of the pedagogical work.

Employment

Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at The Institute of Medicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Selection process

Competence review of the applicant's documents after the closing date
Applicants' documents are sent to extemal experts for assessment
The recruitrnent will be dealt with in The Academic Appointrnents Board of Sahlgrenska Academy and interviews may be conducted
The Academic Appointments Board proposes candidates
Assessment and recognition of qualifications in teaching and leaming in higher education of the proposed candidate's
The recruitrnent is handled by the Vice-Chancellor for a decision

Contact information

Head of Institute/Professor Jan Borén, +46 733 76 42 64, jan.boren@wlab.gu.se

Deputy head of Institute/Professor Inger Gjertsson, +46 730 24 67 25, inger.gjertsson@rheuma.gu.se 

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Other information

If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision ofthe Vice-Chancellor.

Internationally recruited personnel are offered a relocation package as well as a tax meeting/Global Mobility service.

Links to relevant regulations and guidelines

Higher Education Ordinance
Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg
Guidelines and assessment criteria for professor eligibility
Guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions

Application

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Applications must follow the layout of the guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions (see above).

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note in particular that the following documents must accompany the application:

PhD degree (in Swedish or English)
Certificate Swedish or foreign medical license
Certificate specialist competence in medical training
Research plan
A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant want to refer to (in full text)
Other certificates /proof /rating proving applicant's qualifications

Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to:

University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN

The reference number of the application, PAR 2025/517, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.

The application is to be written in English.

Applications must be received by: September 15, 2025

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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