Professor of Medical Sciences (Uppsala University)

Combined with position as Specialist Physician 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 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Combined with position as Specialist Physician
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