Associate senior lecturer in health informatics

Sweden; Kalmar kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative research environment

Access to advanced health data technologies

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Linnaeus University is hiring for a full-time associate senior lecturer in Health Informatics, focusing on research and teaching in e-health fields. This role includes collaboration with Region Kalmar County on e-health initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree and be able to lead projects aiming at improving healthcare through digital solutions. Join us in contributing to national and international e-health development.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in e-health, health sciences, or related field.
• Experience in teaching at different academic levels.
• Ability to develop research proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in e-health focusing on collaboration with external partners.
• Teach and coordinate courses at multiple academic levels.
• Assist in the development of the eHealth Institute's initiatives.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Communication in English

Collaboration with healthcare sector

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant subject

Tools

Artificial intelligence

Health data analytics

Job description

Reference number: HR-2026/922

Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you'll meet 2 200 staff members and 40 000 students, all united in following the vision to set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye towards the future. Our proximity to the business world, both locally and globally, gives us a wide reach and the ability to create change that makes an impact. All that’s needed is a place where ideas have the space to meet and grow. That’s what we’ve created – and you are invited.

Change starts here!

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is one of five faculties at Linnaeus University. We provide education, conduct research and engage in collaboration within the fields of health, healthcare and the natural sciences.

The Department of Medicine and Optometry has 24 members of staff and conducts research and teaching in e-health, medicine and optometry. The department is home to the eHealth Institute, a dynamic, interdisciplinary knowledge and learning environment that coordinates e-health activities across the university and carries out research and evaluation projects focused on user and citizen benefit. The eHealth Institute collaborates with a wide range of external partners, including regions, municipalities, research institutes, universities and companies, as well as internally with the Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA) and the knowledge environments Sustainable Health and Digital Transformations. In addition, the eHealth Institute offers master’s programmes, freestanding courses and contract education in e-health.

An important external partner in the field of e-health is Region Kalmar County, with whom the university has collaborated for many years. Linnaeus University and Region Kalmar County have launched a major joint initiative, Samverkan e-hälsa, which will run from 2024 to 2032 and aims to create a strong ecosystem for e-health in Kalmar County with national and international impact. As part of this collaboration, Region Kalmar County runs eHealth Arena, whose purpose is to contribute to increased use of e-health services and welfare technology, increased growth in the e-health sector, and improved efficiency in health and social care. Both Linnaeus University and eHealth Arena are partners in Health Data Sweden (HDS), one of Europe’s Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and Sweden’s only hub with a specific focus on health and e-health.

Subject area for the position: Health informatics

Location until further notice: Kalmar

Term and hours: Full time for four years

Starting date: By agreement

Job description

The purpose of the position is to provide the appointee with the opportunity to develop independence as a researcher and to acquire the research and teaching qualifications required for appointment as a senior lecturer. Duties are divided equally between research (50%) and teaching (50%).

We are looking for someone who wishes to contribute over a four-year period to the continued development of the work carried out within the major joint initiative Samverkan e-hälsa. The position involves contributing, on the basis of existing joint structures and initiatives, to the continued development of an interdisciplinary knowledge and research environment in e-health that is nationally leading and internationally recognised. Key areas of development in e-health include artificial intelligence and other advanced methods for analysing health data; patient self-care, self‑monitoring, sensor technologies and remote care; and automation. The environment is also intended to help make the county attractive to employees, students and companies in the cluster being developed around eHealth Arena, and contribute to freeing up time and resources for high‑quality, person‑centred and resource‑efficient care, to the benefit of both residents and healthcare professionals. Research is expected to be conducted in collaboration with researchers affiliated with the environment and to involve active participation in its graduate school, seminar series, conferences and similar activities.

An equally important aspect of the position is to contribute to and further develop education associated with the research environment. The duties therefore include teaching at first‑, second‑ and third‑cycle level, including course coordination, teaching planning and delivery, assessment, and supervision of degree projects. The position also involves keeping abreast of developments in the field and of broader societal developments of relevance to the collaboration between Linnaeus University and Region Kalmar County.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for appointment as an associate senior lecturer, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a subject relevant to the position or possess equivalent research expertise. Relevant subjects include, but are not limited to, e‑health, health sciences, caring science, medicine, welfare technology, informatics, computer science, artificial intelligence, information systems, medical technology, engineering, statistics, machine learning, human‑computer interaction, or another field with clear relevance to the digitalisation and development of healthcare.

In accordance with Chapter 4, Section 4a of the Higher Education Ordinance, preference will be given to applicants who obtained their doctoral degree, or achieved equivalent competence, no more than seven years before the application deadline for the position of associate senior lecturer. However, applicants who obtained their doctoral degree or achieved equivalent competence more than seven years before the application deadline may also be considered if there are special grounds. Special grounds include leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.

• The ability and motivation to contribute to interdisciplinary research and education at the intersection of technology, health, healthcare and society.
• The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

As the position involves collaboration with the Swedish healthcare sector, applicants must be able to work in a Swedish context. The ability to communicate in Swedish, or to develop such ability within a reasonable period of time, is therefore important for the position.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience of artificial intelligence, data analytics, health data, sensor technologies, self‑monitoring, remote care, automation, digital care pathways or related areas.
• Experience in implementation, project management and/or health economics.
• A good understanding of the organisation and governance of the Swedish healthcare system.
• A documented ability to secure external research funding.
• Clinical or other relevant experience from the healthcare sector.
• Qualifying training in teaching and learning in higher education corresponding to the national guidelines of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions (SUHF) (15 credits), or equivalent competence.
• The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written Swedish.

Assessment criteria

The degree of proficiency demonstrated in the areas required for eligibility for the position will serve as the basis for assessment. When appointing new teaching staff, the University selects the applicant who, based on an overall qualitative assessment of qualifications and competence, is considered to have the best potential to perform and develop the duties associated with the position and to contribute to the successful development of the organisation.

In the assessment of research expertise, weight will be given to research experience in areas such as e‑health, digitalisation, health data, artificial intelligence, sensor technology, remote solutions, automation, or other areas relevant to the development of future healthcare. Particular weight will also be given to the applicant’s statement of intent, including a well‑developed research proposal that contributes to the continued development of the work carried out within the major joint initiative Samverkan e‑hälsa.

Teaching expertise must have been demonstrated through teaching and encompasses the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching, as well as supervision and assessment. Teaching expertise should demonstrate a reflective approach to student learning and to the applicant’s own role as a teacher.

In the assessment of collaboration skills, weight will be given to the ability to initiate and develop collaboration with wider society, as well as to experience of collaboration between academia, healthcare, social care, industry and/or the public sector.

International experience and leadership experience will also be given particular consideration.

The assessment of teaching expertise will be given the same level of consideration as the assessment of research expertise. Good collaborative skills and other personal qualities required for the performance of the duties associated with the position constitute assessment criteria in accordance with Linnaeus University’s appointment procedures.

Promotion to Senior Lecturer

Research expertise, in the form of documented and independent research, as well as the continued development of academic expertise during the period of employment.

Teaching expertise, demonstrated through the planning, delivery, development and evaluation of teaching, supervision and assessment. A reflective approach to student learning should also be evident.

International experience will be given particular consideration.

Collaboration skills must have been demonstrated through the ability to independently initiate, develop and maintain collaboration with wider society. The assessment will focus on the quality and relevance of such collaboration, as well as on reflection on its significance for research and education.

Leadership experience demonstrating the ability to take responsibility and contribute to academic development.

In the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications and expertise, particular weight will be given to the potential for a successful career as a teacher and researcher.

Contact

Research coordinator and head of operations: Tora Hammar, [e-mail]

Head of department: Pauline Johansson, [e-mail]

HR partner: Stina Andersson, [e-mail]

Linnaeus University is an employer that meets the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and follows the recruitment guidelines. Therefore, the university has received the HR Excellence in Research award.

Please note that a valid identification must be presented at the time of the interview.