Senior Lecturer in Neurology (University of Gothenburg)

Institution: University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Reference Number: PAR 2026/132 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Start Date: As agreed Employment: Full-time, fixed-term, 6 years (qualifying/career-development position) Deadline for Application: 16 March 2026 Overview The Department of Clinical Neuroscience focuses on clinical and translational research in neurology, including: Disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves Development of improved diagnostic methods and therapies Close collaboration with clinical practice at Sahlgrenska University Hospital The position is designed to allow the candidate to establish an independent neurological research group while gaining qualifications for promotion to Senior Lecturer. Duties Conduct research in neurology with clinical and translational focus Establish a research group and actively apply for external funding Develop national and international research collaborations Support colleagues in obtaining research grants Teach at undergraduate, advanced, and specialist levels, including: Neurology in the medical program Neuroanatomy and clinical neuroscience in allied health programs (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, specialist nursing) Supervise doctoral and degree students Some clinical duties aligned with the appointee’s professional competence Administrative duties related to research and teaching Pedagogical training is required within one year if not already completed. Swedish language proficiency (B2 level) is required for promotion. Eligibility PhD or equivalent research expertise in neurology, clinical neuroscience, or related field Medical degree and medical license Demonstrated clinical competence in neurology Primary consideration for PhDs awarded within 7 years; exceptions for special circumstances Ability to teach in English Postdoctoral experience at a different institution is a merit Assessment Criteria Scientific Expertise (Primary Weight): Ability to conduct independent research in neurology Peer-reviewed publications prioritized for quality over quantity Track record in obtaining external research funding Pedagogical Expertise: Teaching and supervision at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels Documented pedagogical skills and course development Clinical Expertise: Documented clinical experience in neurology is emphasized Administrative & Collaborative Skills: Academic leadership and cooperation within academia and society Personal Merit: Postdoctoral experience at a different institution is considered an advantage Employment Conditions Type: Fixed-term, full-time, qualifying/career-development position Duration: 6 years (renewable up to 2 additional years for special circumstances) Supports combining the role with clinical employment Purpose: Develop independence in research and teaching Application Instructions Apply via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal. Required documents: Doctoral degree Medical degree certificate Medical license certificate Certificate of clinical competence in neurology Up to 10 selected scientific publications (full text) Research plan / Research programme Other certificates/proofs of qualifications Mail non-electronic documents to: University of Gothenburg The Sahlgrenska Academy Box 400 405 30 Göteborg Sweden Applications must clearly state Reference Number: PAR 2026/132 and be written in English. Contacts Head of Department / Professor: Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen – +46 31 342 28 03 / +46 70 952 00 23 – ks.sunnerhagen@neuro.gu.se Union Representatives: Information available here Additional Information International staff receive relocation assistance and tax consultation Salaries set individually University promotes equal opportunities and diversity If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Institution: University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology
Reference Number: PAR 2026/132
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Start Date: As agreed
Employment: Full-time, fixed-term, 6 years (qualifying/career-development position)
Deadline for Application: 16 March 2026

Overview

The Department of Clinical Neuroscience focuses on clinical and translational research in neurology, including:

Disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Development of improved diagnostic methods and therapies
Close collaboration with clinical practice at Sahlgrenska University Hospital

The position is designed to allow the candidate to establish an independent neurological research group while gaining qualifications for promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Duties

Conduct research in neurology with clinical and translational focus
Establish a research group and actively apply for external funding
Develop national and international research collaborations
Support colleagues in obtaining research grants
Teach at undergraduate, advanced, and specialist levels, including:
- Neurology in the medical program
- Neuroanatomy and clinical neuroscience in allied health programs (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, specialist nursing)
Supervise doctoral and degree students
Some clinical duties aligned with the appointee’s professional competence
Administrative duties related to research and teaching

Pedagogical training is required within one year if not already completed. Swedish language proficiency (B2 level) is required for promotion.

Eligibility

PhD or equivalent research expertise in neurology, clinical neuroscience, or related field
Medical degree and medical license
Demonstrated clinical competence in neurology
Primary consideration for PhDs awarded within 7 years; exceptions for special circumstances
Ability to teach in English
Postdoctoral experience at a different institution is a merit

Assessment Criteria

Scientific Expertise (Primary Weight):

Ability to conduct independent research in neurology
Peer-reviewed publications prioritized for quality over quantity
Track record in obtaining external research funding

Pedagogical Expertise:

Teaching and supervision at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels
Documented pedagogical skills and course development

Clinical Expertise:

Documented clinical experience in neurology is emphasized

Administrative & Collaborative Skills:

Academic leadership and cooperation within academia and society

Personal Merit:

Postdoctoral experience at a different institution is considered an advantage

Employment Conditions

Type: Fixed-term, full-time, qualifying/career-development position
Duration: 6 years (renewable up to 2 additional years for special circumstances)
Supports combining the role with clinical employment
Purpose: Develop independence in research and teaching