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Associate Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Reference number PAR 2026/35

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The Institute of Clinical Sciences, along with five other departments, is part of the Sahlgrenska Academy. Research and education are conducted here that focus on human health and quality of life. The Institute of Clinical Sciences is organized into four sections and 16 different subject areas.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology within Clinical Sciences hosts the largest maternity clinic in the Nordic region. The department conducts extensive research in both clinical and preclinical areas within obstetrics. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has a strong collaboration with the Institute of Physiology and Neuroscience, where a large portion of the preclinical activities are carried out.

Subject area

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Subject area description

The subject encompasses the study of immunological mechanisms underlying the normal development of pregnancy, as well as the pathophysiological processes that can lead to pregnancy complications. The research focuses on how regulation of the immune system affects conditions such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and miscarriage, and how disturbances in immunological signaling pathways contribute to these conditions. The subject includes preclinical and translational research aimed at identifying and characterizing biomarkers for early diagnosis, as well as developing and evaluating potential therapeutic targets in pregnancy-induced disease. By integrating immunology, reproductive medicine, and molecular methods, the field provides a foundation for improved understanding, prevention, and treatment of complications during pregnancy.

Duties

The duties of the position include conducting research within the relevant subject area. In addition, the role involves actively applying for external funding to establish an independent line of research and developing research collaborations both within and outside the department, at the national and international levels. The research has a clearly translational focus and includes both in vivo and in vitro models. The main aim is to deepen the understanding of pregnancy complications, with the goal of identifying underlying mechanisms and contributing to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The work is carried out in close collaboration with clinical research at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, enabling continuous exchange between basic science and patient-oriented perspectives.

The employee should actively participate in teaching across various programmes at the Sahlgrenska Academy and take part in different educational duties at both undergraduate and advanced levels. Pedagogical engagement and progression are central to the role, and during the first year of employment, higher education pedagogy training must be completed in order to meet the long-term requirements for associate lecturership. This includes both formal pedagogical courses and documented development in the teaching role. The employee should supervise master’s students and doctoral candidates.

The duties also include communicating with the surrounding community, the so-called “third mission.”

To ensure adequate language and communication skills in teaching and supervision, the employee must, no later than six months before the end of the associate lectureship period, have achieved at least level B2 in spoken and written Swedish according to the CEFR scale. The University of Gothenburg will offer Swedish language courses that are mandatory as part of the employment.

Eligibility

Eligibility for employment as an associate senior lecturer is regulated by the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teachers Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for appointment as an associate senior lecturer, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent scientific competence. Priority should be given to applicants who have obtained their doctoral degree, or achieved equivalent competence, no more than seven years prior to the application deadline. Applicants who obtained their doctoral degree earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other comparable circumstances. The reasons, dates and extent of leave of absence must be clearly specified in the application and confirmed by certificates.

The ability to teach in English is required.

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