The Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW), conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, and infection and immunobiology. The research is characterized by modern and advanced methodologies, and the research environment has a strong international profile and is linked to SciLifeLab (Solna). The department offers education at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. MBW is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University, with 30 research groups and approximately 180 employees, of whom about 50 are doctoral students. For more information about MBW, visit: www.su.se/mbw.
Stockholm University conducts internationally competitive research in molecular microbiology. MBW intends to strengthen and further develop its research and education in this field. The successful candidate is expected to lead a research group in molecular microbiology and establish internationally competitive experimental research with the aim of understanding molecular processes in prokaryotic cells and/or interactions between cells.
Subject
Prokaryotic microbiology with focus on molecular processes
Subject description
Prokaryotic microbiology includes the study of molecular processes in prokaryotic cells and their interactions.
Main responsibilities
Research and in addition some teaching and supervision.
Qualification requirements
In order to qualify for the position as assistant professor, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in Sweden or an equivalent degree from another country. Priority will be given to applicants who have received such a degree no more than seven years before the deadline for applications. However, an applicant who has received such a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances. Special reasons could be sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.
All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.
Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Teaching skills will also be considered.
The assessment of research skills will focus primarily on merits within the subject area of the position.
About the employment
This position (in Swedish, “biträdande lektor”) is a tenure track position, and the qualification requirements and terms of employment are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2024:673).
For this position, the assistant professor is employed for a fixed term of six years. The contract may be extended to a maximum of eight years under special circumstances, such as due to sick leave or parental leave.
An assistant professor may, on application, be promoted to a permanent position as associate professor. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant professor to associate professor have been established by the Faculty of Science.
An application for promotion to associate professor should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the appointment as assistant professor expires.
Additional information
At the time of promotion, the candidate is expected to be able to carry out teaching and administrative duties that require good command of Swedish.
We offer
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Eva Sverremark-Ekström, eva.sverremark@su.se.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Mikael Stenberg, mikael.stenberg@su.se.
Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.
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| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| Salary | Individual salary setting |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
| City | Stockholm |
| County | Stockholms län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | SU FV-1241-26 |
| Union representative | Saco-S Saco-S, 08162000, saco@saco.su.seSeko Seko, 0770457900, sekodirekt@seko.seST/OFR ST/OFR, 08162000, st@st.su.se |
| Published | 04.May.2026 |
| Last application date | 07.Aug.2026 |