Senior Lecturer in Biomedicine (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2025/65 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. At the Department of Biomedicine, our scientific focus is on fundamental understanding of the body's cells - what they are made of, how they work, how their function is controlled by the genome, and how they interact with different types of microorganisms. Using this knowledge, we seek to elucidate the causes of different disease states and find new ways to diagnose and treat them. We also focus on direct studies of microbial agents, their virulence mechanisms and ability to develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs. We also conduct clinical research aimed at optimizing the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with infectious diseases, as well as increasing knowledge of the epidemiology of infectious diseases and factors that influence it. More information about the department's activities can be found on our website: biomedicine.gu.se Subject area Infectious diseases Subject area description The subject covers acute as well as chronic infectious diseases in a national and international perspective. Focus lies on knowledge of prevention, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of infectious diseases. Infectious disease specialists often act as support to other clinical specialists, in the management of complicated infections. The subject requires in-depth knowledge in the care and isolation of patients with infectious diseases and rational use of antimicrobial drugs, but also a good knowledge of epidemiology, clinical microbiology and immunology. Duties The holder of the position should be prepared to share responsibility for the clinical course in semester 5 of the medical school program. In addition to teaching, this task includes convening the course steering group, leading the work on continued pedagogical development, and responsibility for the management, coordination and examination of the semester course. This will involve extensive collaboration and communication with other units included in the semester course as well as with decision-making, management and governing bodies within the Sahlgrenska Academy. The holder should also conduct nationally and internationally competitive research in the subject of Infectious disesas, supervise PhD students and have the ability to attract research funding from Swedish, and preferably also international funders. The holder shall perform clinical duties with extensive breadth and independence as a consultant or specialist physician in the field of infectious diseases (which is the clinical equivalent of the academic subject Infectious Medicine). Eligibility The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the University of Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. According to the Higher Education Act, Chapter 3, Section 8, a combined position may only be held by a person who meets the eligibility requirements for both positions. A doctoral degree in infectious diseases or another subject that the employer deems equivalent, demonstrated pedagogical skills, Swedish medical license and specialist competence in infectious diseases. In accordance with the National Board of Health and Welfare’s guidelines, applicants must meet the requirements of adequate knowledge in Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian to obtain a Swedish medical license. Assessment criteria The assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance and in the University of Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. Scientific and teaching/pedagogical skills shall be assessed and valued equally. For pedagogical skills, special consideration will be given to experience and training in teaching on the medical programme, responsibility for teaching administration, pedagogical development work, production of teaching materials and the development of novel forms of examination. Pedagogical skills shall be demonstrated through documentation of completed pedagogical courses, teaching experience, experience of development work and production of teaching materials and responsibility for teaching administration. Documented ability and commitment to further develop, and continuously work with the teaching assignment is meritorious. Scientific excellence and documented academic independence are valued with particular focus on the quality and originality of the research. Scientific competence shall be demonstrated through scientific publications where both quantity and quality will be assessed, contributions to scientific conferences, the ability to obtain research funding in national and international competition, and supervision of PhD students. Experience in clinical research as an independent researcher and supervisor of PhD students is an advantage. Clinical and administrative skills and ability to collaborate are then valued. These are weighted equally. Experience from a university clinic as well as breadth and independence in the role of consultant/specialist physician are meritorious. Clinical skills should be documented through, for example, experience of patient work, implementation of research results in clinical practice and participation in the development of guidelines for clinical work. Administrative skills and experience should be demonstrated by documented experience in management and/or collaboration in different organizations within and outside academia. Skills and proven ability to collaborate and communicate are essential for successful performance and are highly valued. The personal qualities of the applicant, in particular the ability to cooperate both internally and externally, will be taken into account in the assessment. The candidate who, after an overall assessment of skills, is judged to be best placed to carry out the tasks described will be selected for the post. Employment Permanent employment, full time 100 %. The position and is located at The Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed. Contact information Head of Division, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johan Westin, johan.westin@gu.se, tel 0707-210114 Head of Department/Prefekt, Department of Biomedicine, Marianne Quiding-Järbrink, marianne.quiding-jarbrink@microbio.gu.se, tel 031-7866215 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 of the 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 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) Research plan Certificate Swedish medical license Certificate as specialist competence in infectious diseases 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 2025/65, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents. The application is to be written in English. Applications must be received by: April 1, 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 Bioloxy

Reference number PAR 2025/65

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.

At the Department of Biomedicine, our scientific focus is on fundamental understanding of the body's cells - what they are made of, how they work, how their function is controlled by the genome, and how they interact with different types of microorganisms. Using this knowledge, we seek to elucidate the causes of different disease states and find new ways to diagnose and treat them. We also focus on direct studies of microbial agents, their virulence mechanisms and ability to develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs. We also conduct clinical research aimed at optimizing the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with infectious diseases, as well as increasing knowledge of the epidemiology of infectious diseases and factors that influence it. More information about the department's activities can be found on our website: biomedicine.gu.se

Subject area

Infectious diseases

Subject area description

The subject covers acute as well as chronic infectious diseases in a national and international perspective. Focus lies on knowledge of prevention, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of infectious diseases. Infectious disease specialists often act as support to other clinical specialists, in the management of complicated infections. The subject requires in-depth knowledge in the care and isolation of patients with infectious diseases and rational use of antimicrobial drugs, but also a good knowledge of epidemiology, clinical microbiology and immunology.

Duties

The holder of the position should be prepared to share responsibility for the clinical course in semester 5 of the medical school program. In addition to teaching, this task includes convening the course steering group, leading the work on continued pedagogical development, and responsibility for the management, coordination and examination of the semester course. This will involve extensive collaboration and communication with other units included in the semester course as well as with decision-making, management and governing bodies within the Sahlgrenska Academy.

The holder should also conduct nationally and internationally competitive research in the subject of Infectious disesas, supervise PhD students and have the ability to attract research funding from Swedish, and preferably also international funders.

The holder shall perform clinical duties with extensive breadth and independence as a consultant or specialist physician in the field of infectious diseases (which is the clinical equivalent of the academic subject Infectious Medicine).

Eligibility

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

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

A doctoral degree in infectious diseases or another subject that the employer deems equivalent, demonstrated pedagogical skills, Swedish medical license and specialist competence in infectious diseases.

In accordance with the National Board of Health and Welfare’s guidelines, applicants must meet the requirements of adequate knowledge in Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian to obtain a Swedish medical license.

Assessment criteria

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

Scientific and teaching/pedagogical skills shall be assessed and valued equally.

For pedagogical skills, special consideration will be given to experience and training in teaching on the medical programme, responsibility for teaching administration, pedagogical development work, production of teaching materials and the development of novel forms of examination. Pedagogical skills shall be demonstrated through documentation of completed pedagogical courses, teaching experience, experience of development work and production of teaching materials and responsibility for teaching administration. Documented ability and commitment to further develop, and continuously work with the teaching assignment is meritorious.

Scientific excellence and documented academic independence are valued with particular focus on the quality and originality of the research. Scientific competence shall be demonstrated through scientific publications where both quantity and quality will be assessed, contributions to scientific conferences, the ability to obtain research funding in national and international competition, and supervision of PhD students. Experience in clinical research as an independent researcher and supervisor of PhD students is an advantage.

Clinical and administrative skills and ability to collaborate are then valued. These are weighted equally. Experience from a university clinic as well as breadth and independence in the role of consultant/specialist physician are meritorious. Clinical skills should be documented through, for example, experience of patient work, implementation of research results in clinical practice and participation in the development of guidelines for clinical work.

Administrative skills and experience should be demonstrated by documented experience in management and/or collaboration in different organizations within and outside academia.

Skills and proven ability to collaborate and communicate are essential for successful performance and are highly valued. The personal qualities of the applicant, in particular the ability to cooperate both internally and externally, will be taken into account in the assessment. The candidate who, after an overall assessment of skills, is judged to be best placed to carry out the tasks described will be selected for the post.

Employment

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

Contact information

Head of Division, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johan Westin, johan.westin@gu.se, tel 0707-210114

Head of Department/Prefekt, Department of Biomedicine, Marianne Quiding-Järbrink, marianne.quiding-jarbrink@microbio.gu.se, tel 031-7866215

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 of the 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 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)
Research plan
Certificate Swedish medical license
Certificate as specialist competence in infectious diseases
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 2025/65, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.

The application is to be written in English.

Applications must be received by: April 1, 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 Bioloxy

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