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Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is 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 Department of Nursing Science and Health conducts education and research focusing on care, health, and people's living conditions. We educate nurses, radiographers, specialist nurses, and midwives with the goal of meeting society's need for competent and engaged healthcare personnel. The research at the department spans many areas but has a common starting point in person-centered and evidence-based care. We are nationally and internationally leading in person-centered care, and this perspective permeates both education, research, and collaboration with healthcare. The department is part of the Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University and operates on Campus Medicinareberget with direct proximity to Sahlgrenska University Hospital. An environment characterized by interprofessional collaboration, clinical relevance, and high academic quality.

Gothenburg University is a state authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. We have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about working with us: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss)

Job Description

As a researcher, you will conduct qualified research work within the framework of an ongoing project under the supervision of Professor Inger Ekman. Your main tasks will consist of analyzing survey data, as well as interpreting and discussing the results together with other members of the research group.

Qualifications

We require that you have solid theoretical knowledge of person-centered care and extensive experience in statistical analysis and working with survey data. The tasks require very good skills in various statistical programs, data management, and digital competence. You must have a PhD in a field relevant to the position and hold the academic degree of Docent.

Our language requirements are very good skills in Swedish, both spoken and written, as well as good skills in English, both spoken and written.

To succeed in the role, you need to be able to work independently, while having good collaboration skills and thriving in a research environment. We place great emphasis on accuracy, good communication skills, and a well-developed administrative and strategic ability.

In this recruitment, we will make a holistic assessment of applicants' competence and suitability, with the aim of hiring the person who has the best prerequisites to carry out and further develop the tasks – and thereby contribute positively to the continued development of the activity.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position for 12 months with a workload of 10%, placed indefinitely at the Department of Nursing Science and Health. Start date by agreement.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Professor Inger Ekman, [email protected], 073-981 5765.

Trade Union Organizations

You can find trade union representatives at Gothenburg University here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande)

Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal no later than the last application day.

Application must be received by: 2026-06-18.

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