Researcher

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. The Institute of Health and Care Sciences at the University of Gothenburg offers education and conducts research focusing on care, health, and human living conditions. We educate nurses, radiographers, specialist nurses, and midwives with the goal of meeting society’s need for competent and committed healthcare professionals. Our research spans many areas but shares a foundation in person-centred and evidence-based care. We are nationally and internationally recognised as a leader in person-centred care, a perspective that permeates our education, research, and collaboration with healthcare services. The institute is part of the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg and is based at Campus Medicinareberget, in direct proximity to Sahlgrenska University Hospital – an environment characterised by interprofessional collaboration, clinical relevance, and academic excellence. As a government agency, the University of Gothenburg offers attractive employment benefits, generous annual leave, and an occupational pension scheme. Flexible working hours provide good opportunities for work-life balance. Read more about working at the University of Gothenburg on our website: Employment benefits | University of Gothenburg  The Institute of Health and Care Sciences is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Health Economics.​ The successful candidate will lead the health economics component of the research project CHAT-MH​, which evaluates a person-centred chatbot intervention, and contribute to the interdisciplinary research centre DEMSAM​. DEMSAM conducts research focusing on person-centred approaches, dementia-friendly environments, and collaboration across healthcare, social care, and society. Please read more about CHAT-MH and DEMSAM. Duties and responsibilities​ As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be responsible for planning, conducting and reporting the health economic analyses within the projects, as well as coordinating health economic outcome measures. You will work closely with researchers in caring science, psychiatry, health economics and person-centred care. Your main responsibilities include: • planning and conducting health economic evaluations within randomised controlled trials (RCTs), complex interventions and longitudinal mixed-methods studies; • developing health economic evaluation models for person-centred interventions in psychiatric care and in health and social care for people living with cognitive impairment related to dementia; • analysing healthcare resource utilisation, costs, cost-effectiveness and patient-related outcomes; • contributing to the design and implementation of data collection relating to health economic outcomes; • collaborating in an interdisciplinary research team comprising researchers in caring science, psychiatry, health economics and person-centred care; • contributing to scientific publications and dissemination of research findings nationally and internationally; and • contributing to research grant applications and the development of future research projects. You are expected to contribute actively to the scientific development of the projects and to interdisciplinary collaboration within the research environment. Eligibility​ To be eligible for appointment as a Postdoctoral Researcher, applicants must hold a doctoral degree, an artistic doctoral degree, or an equivalent foreign degree that is considered comparable to a Swedish doctoral degree. The degree requirement must be fulfilled no later than the date on which the employment decision is made. Priority will normally be given to applicants who obtained their doctoral degree no more than three years before the closing date for applications. Applicants who completed their doctoral degree earlier may also be considered where special circumstances apply. Such circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, elected positions within trade union organisations, military service, clinical service, or other employment or assignments relevant to the subject area. Qualifications ​ Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in health economics, caring science, social work, public health, medicine or another relevant discipline with a clear specialisation in health economics. Documented experience is required in: • participating in and conducting research projects; • health economic analyses and evaluations within healthcare; • quantitative analysis and management of complex research data; and • publishing scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Applicants must also have solid knowledge of health economic methods, cost-effectiveness analysis, research methodology and statistical analysis. Excellent written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in spoken and written Swedish is considered an advantage. The position requires good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and extensive experience of statistical software such as R, Stata, SPSS or SAS​. Experience of health economic modelling, health economic software and analysis of digital health data is considered an asset. Preferred qualifications​ The following experience is considered advantageous: • randomised controlled trials (RCTs); • evaluation of complex interventions; • economic evaluation of person-centred care; • collection and analysis of patient-reported outcome and experience measures (PROMs and PREMs); • register-based research relevant to public health; • interdisciplinary research environments; and • register data and mixed-methods research. Knowledge of the following areas is also considered advantageous: • person-centred care and its implementation; • implementation science and evaluation of digital health interventions; and • psychiatric care, mental health and cognitive impairment related to dementia in regional and municipal health and social care. Particular merit will be given to documented experience of health economic evaluation of person-centred care, as well as research in psychiatric care and digital health interventions. Personal qualities​ As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you are expected to be able to plan, conduct and report research independently. You have excellent collaborative skills and enjoy working in interdisciplinary research environments. You are proactive, responsible and capable of working independently. You have strong analytical skills, work in a structured manner and are able to drive projects forward while meeting deadlines. We also value a genuine interest in the development and evaluation of person-centred and innovative healthcare solutions. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. During the selection process, an overall assessment will be made of each applicant's qualifications, experience and potential, with the aim of identifying the candidate best suited to successfully carry out the duties of the position and contribute to the continued development of the research environment. Employment ​ This is a fixed-term full-time position for two years​, with the possibility of a one-year extension​. The position is based at the Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg​. Starting date:​ As agreed. Contact information for the post ​ If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Professor Helle Wijk, helle.wijk@fhs.gu.se, +46 733-70 34 62. Director DEMSAM. Professor Axel Wolf, axel.wolf@gu.se, +46 709-355 364. Director GPCC. Associate professor Lilas Ali, lilas.ali@gu.se. CHAT-MH.   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   Application ​ To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  Applications must be received by:​ August 28, 2026. Your application must include: • A personal letter summarising your scientific background, research interests, and a reflection on how your profile fits the position • A CV including a list of publications • Copies of relevant degree certificates, proof of professional registration, and other relevant documentation 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.

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. The Department of Political Science is an international academic environment that welcomes students, researchers and staff from all over the world. Our research covers topics such as political institutions, elections, public opinion and democracy, international and European politics, environmental politics, corruption and political ideas. The Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg is ranked as the best in Sweden and one of the top 10-15 in Europe in its subject area, according to the global Shanghai ranking of academic subjects for 2024. We organize a large number of research seminars and workshops each year in the various research areas of the department. We offer education at all levels in both Swedish and English. In total, around 1,400 people study with us, and we have around 170 employees. For more information about the Department, visit our website www.pol.gu.se. The Department of Political Science invites applications for an associate researcher to the research project Diaspora and Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis. This is a fixed-termed position for 11 months, 100% of full-time.  Duties ​ As an associate researcher, your main duties will consist of data collection, analysis of textual material, data compilation, and data coding. Other duties may be assigned according to the needs of the project, for example presenting and writing reports that describe the data material you have collected. You will be part of the department’s research support team. Qualifications ​ We are looking for you who have at least a Bachelor’s degree in political science or a related subject area that the employer considers relevant. To be successful in this position, you must have an eye for detail, good organizational skills and be able to solve problems. You need to have very high communication and collaboration skills. The work requires good and documented knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and data management, as well as experience of using language models (LLMs). Knowledge of how to use word-processing software and spreadsheets is required. Applicants must have excellent written and oral proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of French is a merit. Previous experience of working with qualified research support in a similar environment, at a university or in a larger research programme, is a merit. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position. We will make an overall assessment and the applicant who is considered to be best qualified to carry out and develop the tasks described above will be appointed to the position.  Employment ​ The employment is limited (temporary) for 11 months, 100% of full-time placed at the Department of Political Science. Starting date 1 October 2026 or as agreed. Contact information for the post ​ If you have questions regarding the employment, or details about the projects in which this position is organized, please contact Associate Professor, Lisbeth Aggestam, lisbeth.aggestam@gu.se. Any other questions regarding the position and the recruitment process can be directed to Assistant Head of Administration, Head of Research Support, Linda.Forsberg@gu.se, or If you have any questions regarding the employment procedure, please contact Helena.Jensen@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 Application ​ To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  We kindly ask you to write your application in English as the application may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. In the selection process, it will likely be relevant with interviews, reference taking and work tests. The application should include the following: • A letter of application (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in the position; how you can contribute to the research project; and how you meet the criteria specified above. • A CV • One written text in English that demonstrates academic writing. • A list of at least two references (with contact information) who can be contacted for letters of recommendation. • Your transcript of grades from your undergraduate studies and any Master’s studies. Applications must be received by:​ 2026-08-18 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.