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Professor in Vascular Surgery combined with employment as a Senior Consultant

Reference number PAR 2026/452

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. Through new knowledge and perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Welcome to the Institution of Medicine. Our activities span broad areas of knowledge where we conduct successful research and education, from molecule to society. Our research is carried out in close collaboration with Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The Institution of Medicine has an outstanding track record in cardiovascular research, featuring several of the world's leading representatives in the field.

Subject Area

Vascular Surgery

Subject Area Description

Vascular surgery with a focus on clinical studies and intervention. In collaboration with other researchers at the department, promote translational studies in the field of cardiometabolic diseases.

Duties

The duties of the position include conducting long-term research in the subject area at a nationally and internationally competitive level. Furthermore, the employee must actively seek national and/or international external research grants.

The duties include teaching, course responsibility, and examination in courses, mainly at undergraduate and advanced levels. Furthermore, supervision of students and doctoral students at all levels of education is included. The duties also involve developing and coordinating learning outcomes, learning activities, pedagogical methods, forms of examination, and assessment criteria.

The position holder will also perform other duties normally associated with a professorship, such as academic leadership with administrative duties and holding internal and external positions of trust. The position also includes collaboration with the surrounding community.

The clinical duties will be adapted to the organization's needs regarding the intended employee's skills and experience.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

This position may be held only by a person who meets the eligibility requirements for both positions.

Eligibility for appointment as Professor requires both demonstrated research and pedagogical competence. A medical license and specialist certification in vascular surgery are mandatory requirements for the position.

The appointment is combined with a position as a Senior Consultant at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Consequently, in order to obtain a Swedish medical license, the applicant must, in accordance with the requirements of the National Board of Health and Welfare, possess the language proficiency necessary for the profession in Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian.

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