The University of Gothenburg is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Migration, Medicine, and Health to contribute to the Boundaries Longitudinal Study. The position explores the intersection of migration control, medical practice, and ethics through critical ethnographic methods.

Applicants must hold a second-cycle (Master’s) degree or equivalent qualifications and meet the English language requirement (English 6 or equivalent). Candidates must be in the first four years of their research career, must not hold a doctoral degree, and must comply with the MSCA mobility rule, meaning they should not have resided or worked in Sweden for more than 12 months during the three years before the application.

The University of Gothenburg is a leading public research university in Sweden. Founded in 1891, it hosts around 58,000 students and 6,800 staff across eight faculties. It ranks among Sweden’s largest and most popular universities, with strong programs in health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Gothenburg
• Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy
• Course Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Award: MSCA-funded doctoral employment (approx. 34,000 SEK/month gross for 36 months, then standard doctoral salary); 4-year full-time position leading to doctoral degree
• Access Mode: Online (via recruitment portal)
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: Open to international applicants; must not have resided in Sweden >12 months in the 3 years prior to application (MSCA rule) and <4 years full-time research experience (no prior doctoral degree)
• The award can be taken in: Sweden

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities (international mobility required per MSCA rules: no >12 months Swedish residency in last 3 years pre-application).
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Medical Science (doctoral studies in nucleic acid technologies for clinical diagnostics, cancer research). The scholarship will be awarded in subjects offered by the Department of Laboratory Medicine.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

• General eligibility: Completed second-cycle degree (e.g., Master’s), or 240 credits (60 at second-cycle level), or equivalent knowledge.

• Specific eligibility: English B/6 proficiency (or equivalent).

• MSCA-specific: Within first 4 years of research career (full-time equivalent); no prior doctoral degree; mobility rule as above.

• Assessed on: Subject knowledge (molecular diagnostics, PCR/sequencing/bioinformatics), research methodology experience, scientific analysis (e.g., publications, thesis).

• Physical presence required in Gothenburg; residence permit needed if applicable.

How to Apply

To apply for this funding program, applicants must submit online via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by 2026-01-29. Include (PDF): personal letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts (with English 6 proof), and degree verification contacts if non-Swedish. Référence : PAR 2025/946. Contact: Anders Ståhlberg ([email protected]).

Benefits

• Competitive MSCA salary (~34,000 SEK/month gross for 36 months, plus potential family allowance).

• Full doctoral employment (up to 4 years, renewable).

• Access to world-class research facilities, international collaborations, and courses (30 credits required).

• Support for relocation to Gothenburg (welcome services available).

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