Researcher, Department of Odontology

The University of Gothenburg meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and perspectives, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Department of Odontology is part of the Sahlgrenska Academy and conducts education and research in the field of dentistry. Each year, 93 dentists, 32 dental hygienists, 20 dental technicians, 20 KUT dentists, and a number of doctoral students graduate. The operations are conducted across 13 departments and in close collaboration with other institutions at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Public Dental Health in Västra Götaland. The department has approximately 110 employees. Within the Department of Pedodontics, research is conducted on threats to children's health. Focus areas include caries, dental trauma, mineralization disorders, and pain. The department also participates in several national and international studies in these fields. We are now seeking a researcher for the Department of Pedodontics. **Job Responsibilities** In this position, you will use your expertise to participate in and contribute to ongoing research within the department. **Qualifications** To be eligible for employment as a researcher, you must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area for the tasks at hand. In this position, the holder must also be a dentist with specialist competence in pedodontics. **Employment** The position is temporary until June 30, 2026, with a workload of 30%, based in Section 3, Department of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy. **Contact Information for the Position** For further information about the position, please contact Section Head Anna Westerlund at +46 31 786 6877. **Union Organizations** Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-with-us/help-for-applicants **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 advertisement and that it is submitted to the university by the final application date. The application must be received by: December 12, 2025. The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to store application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you, as an applicant for a position, specifically request the return of your documents, they will be sent back after the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be disposed of. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a salesperson: The University of Gothenburg engages contracted advertising agencies in connection with the recruitment of personnel. We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or job advertisement salespeople.