Associate Professor in Biosciences (Stockholm University)

Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) Stockholm University conducts internationally competitive research in molecular physiology. The Department of Molecular Biosciences (MBW) is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science, with: ~30 research groups ~180 employees ~50 doctoral students MBW is affiliated with SciLifeLab (Solna) and has a strong international research profile. More information: Department of Molecular Biosciences (MBW) Subject Molecular physiology with focus on mammalian metabolism Subject Description Molecular physiology includes mechanistic studies of mammalian metabolism. The position focuses on understanding mammalian metabolism at a molecular and mechanistic level using experimental approaches. Main Responsibilities Research Teaching Supervision of students (including PhD students) Qualification Requirements To qualify for the position as associate professor, applicants must have: A doctoral degree (or equivalent research expertise) relevant to the subject area Demonstrated good teaching skills All teaching positions at Stockholm University also require: Ability to collaborate General ability and suitability to perform duties Assessment Criteria Special attention will be given to: Research and Teaching Skills Primary focus on research merits within molecular physiology and metabolism Strong teaching competence Additional Considerations Ability to develop and lead academic activities and staff Administrative skills Tie-breaker (if qualifications are otherwise similar) Teaching experience within the subject area Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Completion of at least 15 credits in higher education pedagogy (or equivalent knowledge) is an advantage If not completed, such training must be undertaken within the first 2 years of employment Additional Information Swedish title: “universitetslektor” Equivalent to:Proficiency in Swedish is not required at appointment Senior Lecturer (UK) Associate Professor (US) However, within a few years, the candidate must be able to: teach in Swedish perform administrative duties in Swedish We Offer Stockholm University provides: A dynamic environment combining research and higher education International academic setting Attractive working conditions Campus located in the National City Park Good transport links to central Stockholm The university promotes: equal opportunities non-discrimination a creative academic environment Contact Academic Contact Prof. Eva Sverremark-Ekström Email: eva.sverremark@su.se Application Process Rahwa Ghebresellase Email: rahwa.ghebresellase@su.se Application Applications must be submitted via the Stockholm University recruitment system. Language: English (mandatory, evaluated by international experts) Responsibility: Applicant must ensure completeness and timely submission Guidelines: Stockholm University – How to Apply Position Details Type: Permanent position Contract: Full-time (100%) Salary: Individual setting Location: Stockholm Reference: SU FV-1243-26 Last application date: 14 August 2026 About the University Stockholm University contributes to a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and pursuit of truth. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW)

Stockholm University conducts internationally competitive research in molecular physiology. The Department of Molecular Biosciences (MBW) is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science, with:

~30 research groups
~180 employees
~50 doctoral students

MBW is affiliated with SciLifeLab (Solna) and has a strong international research profile.

More information:
Department of Molecular Biosciences (MBW)

Subject

Molecular physiology with focus on mammalian metabolism

Subject Description

Molecular physiology includes mechanistic studies of mammalian metabolism.

The position focuses on understanding mammalian metabolism at a molecular and mechanistic level using experimental approaches.

Main Responsibilities

Research
Teaching
Supervision of students (including PhD students)

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the position as associate professor, applicants must have:

A doctoral degree (or equivalent research expertise) relevant to the subject area
Demonstrated good teaching skills

All teaching positions at Stockholm University also require:

Ability to collaborate
General ability and suitability to perform duties

Assessment Criteria

Special attention will be given to:

Research and Teaching Skills

Primary focus on research merits within molecular physiology and metabolism
Strong teaching competence

Additional Considerations

Ability to develop and lead academic activities and staff
Administrative skills

Tie-breaker (if qualifications are otherwise similar)

Teaching experience within the subject area

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Completion of at least 15 credits in higher education pedagogy (or equivalent knowledge) is an advantage
If not completed, such training must be undertaken within the first 2 years of employment

Additional Information

Swedish title: “universitetslektor”
Equivalent to:Proficiency in Swedish is not required at appointment
- Senior Lecturer (UK)
- Associate Professor (US)
However, within a few years, the candidate must be able to:
- teach in Swedish
- perform administrative duties in Swedish