Trainee/Research Assistant in the Medical Program in Relevant Subject

Göteborgs Universitet · na dobu určitou

Medicinaregatan 16 A, Göteborg, Švédsko

Trainee/Research Assistant in the Medical Program in Relevant Subject File Number PAR 2026/648 University of Gothenburg addresses society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. With 1,700 employees and an annual turnover of 2.3 billion kronor, Sahlgrenska Academy is the University of Gothenburg's largest faculty. We conduct research and education in medicine, dentistry, and nursing science, and several of our educational programs are among the country's most popular. Under our roof, everything from young students to internationally leading researchers moves, always in close collaboration with the Västra Götaland Region, Public Dentistry, and the business community. Job Duties Sahlgrenska Academy runs a trainee program for medical students. The purpose is to increase research interest among students in the medical program and increase recruitment of these students to doctoral education. The trainee's work duties include work within a research project at an institution, teaching duties, and participation in courses and seminars within the framework of the trainee program. Depending on the research project's focus, the employment as a trainee will organizationally be placed at the Department of Biomedicine, the Department of Clinical Sciences, the Department of Medicine, or the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology. The number of positions at each institution is determined based on decided research projects. Eligibility Eligible for employment as a trainee is someone who is admitted to education at basic or advanced level. The total employment period for a trainee may comprise a maximum of three years. The position is intended for you who is not already a doctoral graduate or admitted to doctoral education. For employment as a trainee, the applicant must be admitted to the medical program at the University of Gothenburg and be pursuing studies in one of terms 1–8 at the time of application. Assessment Criteria Previous research experience and teaching experience. Experience in positions of trust and previous applications to the trainee program are also meritorious, as well as good study results in the medical program. Applicants are assessed and graded by an independent assessment committee consisting of researchers from each of the four relevant departments at Sahlgrenska Academy (Biomedicine, Medicine, Clinical Sciences, Neuroscience and Physiology). Employment The employment is a fixed-term position at 25% of full-time for up to one year with placement at the Department of Biomedicine, the Department of Clinical Sciences, the Department of Medicine, or the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology. Start date for employment is January 1, 2027. The majority of working time will be scheduled during summer (June–August). Applicants should therefore be aware that no other positions during summer will be accepted. Contact Information for Employment If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the Program Director for the trainee program Åsa Torinsson Naluai, Tel. 0768-979149, email: [email protected] Trade Unions Trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the announcement and that it reaches the university no later than the final application deadline. A personal letter and CV should together not exceed four pages. In the attached CV, list any previous research-related papers and scientific publications. Note! Papers and publications should not be sent as attachments but may be requested at a later time by the assessment committee. Application must be received no later than: 2026-09-29