Postdoctoral fellowship in clinical research

2026-08-27

The position is funded through Astrid Karlssons stiftelse (91488). The position will be placed at one of the departments of the Faculty of Medicine.

Duties

Own research.

Qualifications

Those qualified for appointment as a postdoctoral fellow have been awarded a Degree of Doctor or an equivalent qualification awarded by a foreign higher education institution. The degree should have been awarded no more than three years before the deadline for applications. If special grounds exist, consideration may be given to an applicant who was awarded a Degree of Doctor earlier. Special grounds may be parental leave, sick leave, elected office in a trade union, leave of absence to serve in the Swedish defence forces or similar circumstances, or a clinical position or other service/assignments of relevance to the position.

The successful candidate shall not have been previously employed as a postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University for more than one year within the same or an adjacent subject area.

Other qualifications

Particular importance will be attached to research expertise with a focus on clinical research. Personal suitability is also important. After an initial overall assessment of competence and skills, applicants will be chosen who are deemed to have the best conditions for performing and developing the duties in question and contributing to the development of the organisation.

Applications

Applications should include the following:
• Cover letter
• Up-to-date CV
• List of the applicant’s publications
• List of research grants obtained
• Evidence of the award of a Degree of Doctor
• Description of the applicant’s research project
• Implementation plan
• Certification that the head of the relevant department of the Faculty of Medicine is prepared to
accept the applicant.

About the position

The position is a temporary position, two years.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

Starting date: normally within six months.

Placement: Uppsala

Further information about the position is available from the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Pernilla Åsenlöf, +46 (0)18 471 4768, or Martin Wahlén, deputy administrative director, +46 (0)18 471 1881.

Please submit your application no later than 24 September 2026. UFV-PA 2026/2395.

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Placement:

Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine

Scope:

Full time

Working hours:

100%

Type of employment:

Temporary position

Pay:

Number of positions:

1

Town:

Uppsala

Union representative:

Number of reference:

UFV-PA 2026/2395

Last application date:

24 September 2026

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