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At the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at Sahlgrenska Academy, extensive research and teaching are conducted across large areas of knowledge - from molecule to human. The activities consist of five sections: pharmacology, physiology, health and rehabilitation, clinical neuroscience, and psychiatry and neurochemistry.

The Department of Neuroscience and Physiology is now seeking a researcher to be placed at the Section of Clinical Neuroscience.

The Section of Clinical Neuroscience conducts education and research in the following areas: neurology, neurosurgery, clinical neurophysiology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation medicine, and laboratory neuroscience.

Within the field of ophthalmology, eye and vision research is conducted using established methods and electrophysiological techniques. This position pertains to research in pediatric ophthalmology, specifically research based on normative values for children aged 0–10 years.

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include compiling previous results and vision assessment in children of various ages – vision profile, with a particular focus on children with disabilities.

Qualifications

Ophthalmologist, neurophysiologist, and associate professor in the field of ophthalmology are required. Experience in both quantitative and qualitative research work is advantageous. Applicants need to be independent in their working methods. We value thoroughness and place great importance on personal suitability.

Employment

The position is a fixed-term employment for 11 months, 10% of full-time, with placement at the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology. Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Madeleine Zetterberg, phone: +46 31 343 32 55, email: [email protected]

The responsible manager is Professor/Associate Section Head Asgeir Jakola, phone: +46 31 342 97 41, email: [email protected]

Application documents should not be sent to the contact persons.

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Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg'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 the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted to the university by the final application date.

Proof of doctoral degree and associate professorship decision should be attached to the application.

The application must be received by: 2026-03-09

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.

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