Postdoctoral Researcher in Migration and Health

Gothenburg University meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

The position is placed within the research platform Borders in Health, Medicine and Society, an international and interdisciplinary research environment with researchers in migration, global health, medicine, social sciences, humanities, and arts. Within the research group, we conduct research on migration and health, structural racism and vulnerability, as well as interactions between migration, clinical practice, institutions, law, and society. The position will primarily involve assisting in the group's ongoing research projects, focusing on The Boundaries Longitudinal Study: Physicians' attitudes regarding the reporting of undocumented patients seeking care, funded by the Swedish Research Council.

Responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work within the research group, partly under the guidance of researchers, including some independent work with the recruitment of physicians and medical students, as well as conducting ethnographic fieldwork and qualitative interviews, analysis of qualitative data, and co-authorship of research articles.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in migration and health, medicine, anthropology, or another relevant field is required for the position. The applicant should also have good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience in research on migration and health.
• Experience in conducting ethnographic fieldwork in medical and/or migration-related contexts.
• Experience in conducting qualitative analyses and writing results.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments.

Personal qualities

• Collaboration skills: A strong commitment to working inclusively and collaboratively with other researchers and students across disciplinary boundaries.
• Independence: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and plan work sustainably.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to various tasks and an interest in contributing to a dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Communication: Good ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, as we operate in an international environment.
• Sustainable working methods: Ability to set realistic timelines, willingness to delegate when necessary, and clearly communicate one's own support needs.

Employment

Employment type: Fixed-term intermittent employment, 6 months.
Scope: 0-20%.
Location: Department of Medicine, Gothenburg.
Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement.

Contact information for the position

Josephine T. V. Greenbrook
Research Group Leader
+46(0)723048808
[email protected]

Martin Adiels
Deputy Head of Department
[email protected]

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Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by registering your application electronically via the website: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar). As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

A complete application should include:

• Degree certificate for doctoral degree
• CV and cover letter

The application must be submitted by: 2026-01-05

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