Kristina Jonas
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Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Prokaryotic Microbiology and Molecular Processes Stockholm University in Sweden
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
This is a tenure-track assistant professor appointment at Stockholm University, offered as a full-time position. The post is a salaried academic employment rather than a scholarship; it is initially temporary for up to six years and may be extended to a maximum of eight years for special reasons. After review, the appointee may be promoted to a permanent associate/university lecturer position.
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Country
Sweden
University
Stockholm University
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Stockholm University is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Prokaryotic Microbiology with a focus on molecular processes.
The position is based at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Grens Institute (MBW), a strong international research environment connected to SciLifeLab in Solna. The department works across molecular cell biology, integrative biology, infection biology, and immunobiology, with a broad research culture and many research groups.
This opportunity is especially relevant for researchers in prokaryotic microbiology, molecular microbiology, molecular processes in prokaryotic cells, cell interactions, infection biology, and related molecular biosciences. The successful candidate is expected to lead an independent research group and build internationally competitive experimental research.
Responsibilities include research, some teaching, and supervision. The appointment is part of Stockholm University’s tenure-track career path and is initially temporary for up to six years, with possible extension to eight years for special reasons. After application and review, the appointee may be promoted to a permanent university lecturer position.
Eligibility requires a PhD or equivalent foreign degree. Candidates should normally have completed the degree within the last seven years before the application deadline, unless special reasons apply. Scientific excellence is the main assessment criterion, with some weight also given to pedagogical merit. Applicants must also have the ability to cooperate and be suitable for the duties. Good understanding of Swedish is expected for administrative and pedagogical tasks upon promotion.
Deadline: 2026-08-07. Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system and submit a complete application in line with the university instructions. The university notes that English is preferred for the application because international experts will review it.
Funding details
This is a tenure-track assistant professor appointment at Stockholm University, offered as a full-time position. The post is a salaried academic employment rather than a scholarship; it is initially temporary for up to six years and may be extended to a maximum of eight years for special reasons. After review, the appointee may be promoted to a permanent associate/university lecturer position.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent foreign degree. Preference is given to candidates whose degree was awarded no more than seven years before the application deadline, unless special reasons apply such as illness, parental leave, or similar circumstances. The candidate should have strong scientific merit, with particular emphasis on achievements in the subject area, and some weight is also given to pedagogical merit. All teaching appointments at Stockholm University require the ability to cooperate and general suitability for the duties. The candidate is expected to be able to take on administrative and teaching duties upon promotion, which requires good understanding of Swedish.
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