Occupational Therapist at the University of Gothenburg

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The Department of Occupational Therapy has an undergraduate mission for professional degrees and bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. The program is conducted through course-bound studies over three years, where the first year consists of studies in activity science and anatomy and physiology. The second year focuses on the occupational therapy process within various fields of practice, along with associated medical subjects. The main focus of the third year is on research methodology, bachelor's thesis, innovation, and pedagogy within occupational therapy, concluding with a course in leadership. Practical training occurs over a total of 21 weeks, most of which are scheduled during years two and three. The department also offers independent advanced-level courses in occupational therapy and can confer a master's degree in occupational therapy.

The Department of Occupational Therapy (https://www.gu.se/studera/hitta-utbildning/arbetsterapeutprogrammet-v1art) has a creative research environment and broad collaboration with interdisciplinary research groups nationally and internationally. The research focuses on the relationship between everyday activities and health across the lifespan, from children to older adults. Research groups based at the department include FRESH, focusing on the health of older adults, TIDAS, focusing on methods to early identify, treat, and support individuals to maintain their ability to work and reduce their need for sick leave, and ProDo, focusing on opportunities and barriers in doing for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities due to neurological issues. At the department and in the research groups, we have doctoral students, junior and senior researchers with broad expertise that includes knowledge of activity, health, and social sciences, as well as the ability to conduct qualitative research, epidemiological studies, intervention studies, and instrument development.

Subject

Occupational Therapy

Subject Description

Occupational therapy is based on activity science, which encompasses knowledge about and studies of humans in activity and doing, their ability to use their time and environment, both physical and social and cultural. Furthermore, activity science includes knowledge about human engagement, will, and ability to have and take control over their lives in the society they live in. The subject also includes knowledge about habits, life patterns, and the importance of the environment for activity. Based on the complex meaning of people's doing and activity in everyday life, occupational therapy connects to humanities, medical, natural sciences, social sciences, and technological fields of knowledge.

Job Responsibilities

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Eligibility

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Assessment Criteria

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Employment

The position is a permanent full-time (100%) appointment currently located at the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology. Start date by agreement.

Contact Information for the Position

Program Director/University Lecturer Jenny Hultqvist, phone 0766-185750, [email protected]
University Lecturer/Section Head Annelie Gutke, phone 0766-185747, [email protected]

Other

If the applicant lacks formal higher education pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed higher education pedagogical training or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge within one year from the date of employment. The assessment of such higher education pedagogical merits will be conducted in a special manner in accordance with the rector's decision.

Internationally recruited staff are offered a negotiated relocation package and a negotiated tax meeting/Global Mobility service.

Links to Relevant Regulations and Instructions

• Higher Education Ordinance (https://www.gu.se/studera/hitta-utbildning/arbetsterapeutprogrammet-v1art)
• University of Gothenburg's Employment Regulations (https://www.gu.se/studera/hitta-utbildning/arbetsterapeutprogrammet-v1art)
• Sahlgrenska Academy's Instructions for Academic Appointments (https://www.gu.se/studera/hitta-utbildning/arbetsterapeutprogrammet-v1art)

Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. The application should be structured according to Sahlgrenska Academy's instructions for academic appointments (see above).

You as the applicant are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the application deadline. The selection of candidates will be based on the qualifications registered in the application. Please note that the following documents must be attached:

• Doctoral degree certificate (in Swedish or English)
• Certificate of pedagogical competence
• Certificate of occupational therapist license (in Swedish or English)
• Certificate of clinical professional experience
• Research plan
• Max 10 scientific papers in full text that the applicant particularly wishes to invoke
• Other certificates/evidence/grades that substantiate the applicant's qualifications

Materials that cannot be attached digitally to the application should be clearly marked with reference number PAR 2026/39 and sent to:

University of Gothenburg
Sahlgrenska Academy
HR Department
Box 400
405 30 Gothenburg

We prefer that your application is written in English as it may be reviewed by international experts with English as the working language.

The application must be received no later than: February 16, 2026

The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

The university applies individual salary setting.

According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is obliged to store application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned after the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be disposed of.

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