Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

Reference Number: PAR 2026/125
Employer: University of Gothenburg, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology
Type of Employment: Fixed-term, full-time (100%) – 4 years
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026

About the Department

• Department of Pharmacology, ~45 staff, 8 full-time teachers (5 pharmacology, 3 pharmacy)

• Provides basic and advanced education in Sahlgrenska Academy programs, plus postgraduate education

• Teaching in Swedish and English

• Offers access to laboratory space, shared equipment, and a laboratory assistant

• Starting grant of 1 million SEK from the Academy for externally recruited Assistant Lecturers

Subject Area Description

• Experimental Pharmacology: study of drugs, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug development, and clinical use

• Focus on experimental research with potential to generate external grants

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research in pharmacology

• Teach at basic, advanced, and PhD levels (Swedish and/or English)

• Supervise Master’s and PhD students

• Perform administrative tasks, mainly course management, plus departmental or academy tasks

• Complete university pedagogical training within 1 year if not already qualified

• Acquire Swedish B2 proficiency within employment period (mandatory courses provided)

Eligibility

• PhD in pharmacology or relevant field, or equivalent research expertise

• PhD obtained within 7 years; earlier considered under exceptional circumstances (parental/sick leave, etc.)

• Ability to teach in Swedish or English

Assessment Criteria

1. Scientific Skill (Primary)

   • Research quality, publications in international journals

   • Potential to obtain national/international research grants

2. Pedagogical Skill (Secondary)

   • Teaching and examination quality at all levels

   • Supervision of students

   • Course management and pedagogical development

3. Administrative & Collaborative Skill (Tertiary)

   • Experience in administrative tasks, leadership, collaboration, public outreach

4. Merits

   • Postdoctoral experience outside PhD institution considered a strong merit

Employment Terms

• Fixed-term, 4 years, full-time (100%)

• Career-development position aiming for promotion to Senior Lecturer

• Possible extension up to 2 years due to parental leave, sick leave, or other exceptional circumstances

Application Requirements

Applications in English must include:

1. Doctoral degree certificate

2. Up to 10 selected scientific publications (full text)

3. Research plan / programme

4. Other proofs of qualifications

Submission: via University of Gothenburg recruitment portal
Mailing address for non-electronic documents:

Contacts

• Prof. Michael Winder, Head of Department – michael.winder@pharm.gu.se

• Prof. Lars Westberg, Deputy Head – lars.westberg@pharm.gu.se

• Union info: University Unions

Additional Info

• Relocation support and tax consultation for international recruits

• Equal opportunity employer; values diversity

• Salaries set individually

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com