Postdoctoral Researcher in Migration and Health

Gothenburg University meets societal challenges with versatile knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over 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.

We are now looking for a recent graduate (or a medical student in the final term of their program) who can assist in two of the research group's ongoing projects: The Boundaries Longitudinal Study: Doctors' attitudes regarding reporting undocumented patients seeking care, funded by the Swedish Research Council; and CLARITY: Co-designing a health literacy tool for migrants to strengthen primary care and community support networks funded by the European Commission and FORTE.

Responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work within the interdisciplinary research group from your perspective as a recent graduate/future doctor, under the supervision of researchers, including some independent work with the recruitment of doctors and medical students, as well as conducting surveys, ethnographic fieldwork, and qualitative interviews, analyzing qualitative data, and co-authoring research articles.

Qualifications

The position requires a completed medical degree (in Sweden or abroad). Those in the final term of their medical program are also eligible. The applicant must also have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience in research on migration and health.
• Experience in clinical practice as a doctor/medical student abroad.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Arabic, Dari, and/or Farsi.

Personal qualities

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability, such as personal characteristics:

• Collaboration skills: A strong commitment to working inclusively and together with other researchers and students across disciplines.
• Independence: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and plan work sustainably.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to different 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 needed, and clearly communicate one's own support needs.

Employment

Employment type: Fixed-term intermittent employment, 11 months.
Extent: 0-20%.
Placement: 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]

Mikael Svensson
Deputy Department Head
[email protected]

Trade unions

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Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by registering your application electronically via the website: Recruitment portal (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:

• Completed medical education in Sweden or abroad.
• CV and cover letter

The application must be received by: 2026-03-24

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