PhD Dentist for Specialist Dental Care in Malmö

Working at Folktandvården Skåne means being part of developing the future of oral health. We are a place for those who believe that good oral health is important for a healthier life and who find it more enjoyable to work in teams than alone. Above all, we are a place for those who see and care for every person they meet.

We are now looking for a PhD dentist with extensive experience in clinically anchored research for the specialist dental care in Malmö, department of Oral Prosthetics.

At the specialist dental care in Malmö, we offer a broad dental competence. About 55 employees work here in periodontology, endodontics, prosthetics, orthodontics, pedodontics, oral surgery, and dental physiology. We also conduct ST training for dentists and have a clear mission in research, development, and education. The clinic is located near Södervärn bus station with good commuting options. Possibility for work at another location within Skåne can be discussed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a dentist, your main responsibility is to examine, diagnose, and treat patients referred to you. You work closely with specialist dentists and ST dentists, which provides you with unique opportunities for development and in-depth knowledge.

As a PhD dentist at Folktandvården Skåne, you combine clinical work with research. You contribute to initiating, driving, and further developing clinically relevant research projects in close collaboration with colleagues within specialist dental care as well as with external partners, such as universities and colleges.

QUALIFICATIONS

You are a licensed dentist in Sweden and have obtained a doctoral degree with a clear connection to dental research. You have documented experience in conducting, leading, and publishing clinical research, as well as a good understanding of the role of research in a patient-centered organization. Your Swedish language skills correspond to at least Swedish C1 according to the Council of Europe’s level scale.

The following are meritorious for the position:

• Experience in supervising or co-supervising doctoral students.
• Experience in reviewing scientific manuscripts (peer review) for scientific journals.
• Participation in research councils, assessment groups, or academic networks.
• Experience in applying for external research funding.
• Pedagogical experience in higher education or professional training.

We expect you to be confident in your professional role, have high scientific and clinical integrity, and the ability to translate research into practical operational development. You are engaged, structured, and have an easy time collaborating. To thrive with us, it is important that you share our core values: Innovative, Open, and Together.

Do you want to help strengthen the connection between clinic, research, and the future of oral health? Then we look forward to your application!

OTHER

Folktandvården Skåne is one of Sweden's ten largest health companies. We have the capacity to invest in new technology, research, and new working methods. With Folktandvården Skåne Academy, we offer all employees professional development throughout their careers.

We are located in 44 places around Skåne where our more than 1500 employees ensure that every resident has access to equitable oral health and world-class dental care. At our approximately 70 clinics, we meet around one million residents each year for everything from preventive measures to general and specialist dental care.