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The Department of Odontology provides education for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians at both undergraduate and advanced levels. All educational programs lead to a professional degree as well as a general degree. The department also conducts research and doctoral education within the field of dental science.

The department collaborates with Public Dental Health Care West Sweden in the clinical part of the basic education and in clinical research.

Job Responsibilities

The position involves research and doctoral supervision within dental psychology and public health, specifically dental public health science and community dentistry.

Qualifications

A PhD in dental science and documented research experience in dental psychology and public health are required.

Clinical experience as a specialist in endodontics and hospital dentistry, as well as experience in doctoral supervision, are meritorious.

Personal qualities will be given great weight.

Employment

The position is a fixed-term employment until 2027-06-30, at 20%, located at the Division of Dental Psychology and Public Health, Department of Odontology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.

Immediate start and according to agreement.

Contact Person for the Position

Contact Professor Ulla Wide, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), for further information about the position.

Trade Unions

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Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button.

The application must include a CV, a list of merits, and a copy of the PhD degree.

The last day for applications is June 16, 2026.

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 no later than the last day of application.

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