Researcher

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At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical neuroscience, Health and rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology as well as Psychiatry and neurochemistry.

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology invites applications for a researcher position at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience.

The job is within the research group of Rehabilitation medicine. Interdisciplinary research is the dominating approach in the group with a person-centered perspective. The different conditions that are explored by the group are mainly within neurorehabilitation; stroke, traumatic brain injury, late effect of polio, cardiac arrest, cerebral palsy but there is also research regarding pain as well as hemophilia. Most of the members are also employed by the region and work both with research and healthcare.

Duties

Quantitative research in Rehabilitation Medicine, particularly in physical activity for cerebrovascular diseases.

Qualifications

Licensed physician and doctorate in medical faculty are mandatory. Desirable qualifications include personal experience in quantitative research related to stroke patients and experience in supervision is also desirable.

Applicants should be self-reliant in their work approach, possess good collaboration skills, and enjoy working in a research organization. We value precision, strong communication, administrative, and strategic abilities. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is hourly based and limited (temporary) for 11 months. You will work on hours when needed. The employment is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed.

Contact information for the post

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Professor/Head of Department Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, phone: +46 709 52 00 23, e-mail: ks.sunnerhagen@neuro.gu.se

Manager in charge is Professor/Assistant Head of Department Asgeir Jakola, phone: +46 31 342 97 41, e-mail: jakola.asgeir@gu.se

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

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: 2024-07-04

 

Information for International Applicants 

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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.

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