Researcher

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.

Institute of Odontology is one of six institutes at the Sahlgrenska Academy, the University of Gothenburg. Every year, 93 dentists, 32 dental hygienists, 20 dental technicians, 20 KUT dentists and a number of research students are examined.

Our research takes place in prominent research groups in 13 odontological subject areas. A large part of the department's clinical training takes place in collaboration with the National Dental Service in the Västra Götaland region.

The Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology conducts research about oral mucosal diseases. A main research area is immune mechanisms in autoimmune diseases, oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. Another main research area is oral side effects of cancer treatment. The Department participates in several national and international studies.

Researcher to the Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology

Duties

In the present position you will with your competence participate and contribute to research and education conducted in the Department.

Qualifications

Completed doctoral degree is mandatory for the position and the doctoral dissertation must be in a relevant field.

A university degree in dentistry and good knowledge of and ability to write and speak Swedish are merits.

Merits are also ongoing research activities and documented postgraduate education in oral medicine.

Employment 

The employment is permanent 10% with placement at Section 1, Institute of Odontology.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the prefect at the Institute of Odontology, Professor Peter Lingström: peter.lingstrom@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: http://www.gu.se/omuniversitetet/aktuellt/lediga-jobb/fackliga-kontaktpersoner

Application

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2024-07-12

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.