Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience
University of Gothenburg
Sweden

Reference number: PAR 2026/118

About the University

The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s largest universities, with 58,000 students and 6,800 employees. Through strong research, high-quality education, and international collaboration, the University addresses major societal challenges and contributes to a sustainable future.

The University offers a supportive and well-resourced research environment, academic freedom, strong core facilities, and excellent opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Combined with a high quality of life in Gothenburg, this position offers an outstanding setting for long-term academic career development.

Department and Research Environment

The position is based at the Department of Health and Rehabilitation, within the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. The Department conducts education and research in:

• Occupational Therapy

• Physiotherapy

• Speech and Language Pathology

• Audiology

The Unit of Physiotherapy is a dynamic education and research environment with close collaboration with the healthcare sector. Education is offered at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, and interdisciplinary research is conducted in national and international partnerships.

Subject Area

Physiotherapy

Subject Description

Physiotherapy focuses on human movement and examines how movement, body awareness, habits, and lifestyle patterns influence health across the lifespan.

Duties

The position as Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) is a qualifying, career-development appointment.

Research (minimum 50%)

• Formulate and conduct independent research in physiotherapy

• Develop research questions, designs, and theoretical frameworks

• Collect, analyse, and interpret data

• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals

• Apply for external research funding

• Actively contribute to departmental research environments and seminars

Teaching and Academic Service

• Teach at first-cycle (Bachelor’s) and second-cycle (Master’s) levels

• Teaching at third-cycle (doctoral) level may occur

• Integrate clinical expertise into teaching

• Course and programme development, coordination, and administration

• Teaching is conducted primarily in Swedish

Applicants without formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg must complete such training, or demonstrate equivalent competence, within one year of employment.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements are set out in:

• The Higher Education Ordinance

• The Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Hold a PhD in Physiotherapy or equivalent research expertise

• Normally have been awarded the PhD within seven years of the application deadline

Earlier PhD awards may be considered in cases of exceptional circumstances (e.g. parental leave, sick leave), which must be clearly documented in the application.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach in Swedish and English.

Assessment Criteria

Only applicants who meet the formal eligibility requirements will be assessed.

Primary assessment criteria (equal weight):

• Scientific expertise

• Pedagogical expertise

Secondary assessment criteria:

• Administrative skills

• Collaborative ability

• Clinical expertise

Scientific Expertise

Assessment includes:

• Quality and relevance of peer-reviewed publications

• Ability to obtain external research funding

• National and international research collaborations

• Relevance and quality of the submitted research plan

• Long-term academic development potential

Pedagogical Expertise

Assessment includes:

• Documented teaching experience at first- and second-cycle levels

• Teaching within physiotherapy or closely related fields

• Ability to integrate clinical competence into teaching

• Course and programme development experience

• Certified training in higher education pedagogy (merit)

Collaboration, Leadership, and Clinical Expertise

• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with external partners

• Administrative and leadership skills

• Extensive clinical experience as a licensed physiotherapist

• Demonstrated potential to meet promotion requirements to Senior Lecturer

Personal suitability and collaborative ability are essential components of the overall assessment.

Employment Conditions

• Employment type: Fixed-term qualifying position

• Duration: 4 years (full-time, 100%)

• Placement: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology

• Start date: As agreed

The appointment may be extended by up to two additional years in cases of parental leave, sick leave, or similar circumstances. Promotion requirements to Senior Lecturer are defined by the Faculty Board of the Sahlgrenska Academy.

Additional Information

• International staff are offered a relocation package and tax consultation / Global Mobility services

• Salaries are set individually

• The University actively promotes equal opportunities and diversity

Contact Information

Head of Department
Annelie Gutke
Tel: +46 (0) 766 18 57 47
Email: annelie.gutke@neuro.gu.se

Programme Director
Eva Holmgren
Tel: +46 (0) 31 786 57 63
Email: eva.holmgren@neuro.gu.se

Subject Coordinator
Monika Fagevik Olsen
Tel: +46 (0) 766 18 57 13
Email: monika.fagevik-olsen@gu.se

Union representatives:
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.

The application must follow the format specified in the Guidelines for application to teaching positions and be written in English.

The following documents must be included (in Swedish or English):

• Doctoral degree certificate

• Up to 10 selected scientific publications (full text)

• Research plan / research programme

• Other certificates documenting qualifications

Documents not available electronically should be sent to:

University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Gothenburg
Sweden

Please clearly state the reference number PAR 2026/118 on all correspondence.

Application deadline: 16 March 2026

In the event of discrepancies between language versions, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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