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Professor in vascular surgery combined with employment as a senior consultant
Göteborgs universitetPublicerad: 2026-05-28
Ansök senast: 2026-06-22
Beskrivning
The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.
Welcome to the Institution of Medicine. Our activities span large 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, with several of the world's leading representatives.
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 employment holder must actively seek national and/or international external research grants.
The duties include teaching, course responsibility and examination in courses at, mainly, undergraduate and advanced level. Furthermore, supervision of students and doctoral students at all levels of education is included. The duties also include 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 organisation's needs for 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.
Assessment criteria
The assessment 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.
In the assessment, research expertise and teaching expertise will be weighed equally and put first, and clinical expertise will be weighed second. In the assessment, administrative expertise and the ability to cooperate and collaborate will also be taken into account.
In assessing research expertise, particular emphasis shall be placed on the ability to conduct research in the subject area. Particular emphasis is also placed on peer-reviewed publications in international journals where scientific quality is prioritised over the quantity of production. The applicant must have demonstrated proficiency in initiating, planning, leading and developing research. The applicant must also demonstrate documented ability to obtain external research grants in competition. The ability to build international and national cooperation networks is particularly meritorious.
In assessing teaching expertise, particular emphasis will be placed on good ability to supervise, teach and examine in education at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level, as well as other pedagogical activities in the subject area. In the appointment, experience of planning in education and course responsibility will also be given weight. The expertise must be well documented in a way that makes it possible to assess the quality of the pedagogical activities.
In assessing clinical expertise, special weight will be attached to documented experience of clinical work in the subject area as well as the ability to develop the clinical work and implement research in the clinic. Clinical competence that can be applied in teaching situations is particularly meritorious.
For administrative expertise, experience of clinical and academic leadership as well as the ability to collaborate and collaborate are meritorious. The applicants' personal qualities in being able to collaborate internally and externally to perform the tasks described will be taken into account when assessing suitability for the position.
Employment
Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at The Institute of Medicine. First day of employment as agreed.
Selection process
Contact information
Head of Institute/Professor Jan Borén, +46 733 76 42 64, jan.boren@wlab.gu.se
Head of Department/Professor Malin Levin, +46 708 416 264, malin.Levin@wlab.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
Other information
If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision ofthe Vice-Chancellor.
Internationally recruited staff are offered a procured relocation package as well as a procured tax consultation / Global Mobility service.
Links to relevant regulations and guidelines
Higher Education Ordinance
Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg (Swedish only)
Guidelines and assessment criteria for professor eligibility
Guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions
Application
In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Applications must follow the layout of the guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions (see above).
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job
advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note in particular that the following documents must accompany the application:
Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN
The reference number of the application, PAR 2026/452, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.
The application is to be written in English.
Applications must be received by:June 22, 2026
In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
Welcome to the Institution of Medicine. Our activities span large 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, with several of the world's leading representatives.
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 employment holder must actively seek national and/or international external research grants.
The duties include teaching, course responsibility and examination in courses at, mainly, undergraduate and advanced level. Furthermore, supervision of students and doctoral students at all levels of education is included. The duties also include 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 organisation's needs for 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.
Assessment criteria
The assessment 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.
In the assessment, research expertise and teaching expertise will be weighed equally and put first, and clinical expertise will be weighed second. In the assessment, administrative expertise and the ability to cooperate and collaborate will also be taken into account.
In assessing research expertise, particular emphasis shall be placed on the ability to conduct research in the subject area. Particular emphasis is also placed on peer-reviewed publications in international journals where scientific quality is prioritised over the quantity of production. The applicant must have demonstrated proficiency in initiating, planning, leading and developing research. The applicant must also demonstrate documented ability to obtain external research grants in competition. The ability to build international and national cooperation networks is particularly meritorious.
In assessing teaching expertise, particular emphasis will be placed on good ability to supervise, teach and examine in education at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level, as well as other pedagogical activities in the subject area. In the appointment, experience of planning in education and course responsibility will also be given weight. The expertise must be well documented in a way that makes it possible to assess the quality of the pedagogical activities.
In assessing clinical expertise, special weight will be attached to documented experience of clinical work in the subject area as well as the ability to develop the clinical work and implement research in the clinic. Clinical competence that can be applied in teaching situations is particularly meritorious.
For administrative expertise, experience of clinical and academic leadership as well as the ability to collaborate and collaborate are meritorious. The applicants' personal qualities in being able to collaborate internally and externally to perform the tasks described will be taken into account when assessing suitability for the position.
Employment
Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at The Institute of Medicine. First day of employment as agreed.
Selection process
- Competence review of the applicant's documents after the closing date
- Applicants' documents are sent to extemal experts for assessment
- The recruitrnent will be dealt with in The Academic Appointrnents Board of Sahlgrenska Academy and interviews may be
conducted - The Academic Appointments Board proposes candidates
- Assessment and recognition of qualifications in teaching and leaming in higher education of the proposed candidate's
- The recruitrnent is handled by the Vice-Chancellor for a decision
Contact information
Head of Institute/Professor Jan Borén, +46 733 76 42 64, jan.boren@wlab.gu.se
Head of Department/Professor Malin Levin, +46 708 416 264, malin.Levin@wlab.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
Other information
If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision ofthe Vice-Chancellor.
Internationally recruited staff are offered a procured relocation package as well as a procured tax consultation / Global Mobility service.
Links to relevant regulations and guidelines
Higher Education Ordinance
Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg (Swedish only)
Guidelines and assessment criteria for professor eligibility
Guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions
Application
In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Applications must follow the layout of the guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions (see above).
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job
advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note in particular that the following documents must accompany the application:
- PhD degree (in Swedish or in the original language accompanied by an English translation)
- Certificate medical license
- Certificate specialist competence in vascular surgery
- Research plan
- A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant want to refer to (in full text)
- Other certificates /proof /rating proving applicant's qualifications
Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN
The reference number of the application, PAR 2026/452, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.
The application is to be written in English.
Applications must be received by:June 22, 2026
In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
