The University of Gothenburg is inviting applicants to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology with a focus on behavioral genetics, starting January 1, 2026. This position is part of the UGU-LIFE research program, which investigates learning capacities and behavioral development in older adults.
To be eligible for this postdoctoral position, applicants must hold a PhD (Swedish or equivalent foreign degree) at the time of the employment decision. Preference is given to candidates who obtained their PhD within the last three years. Applicants should have strong skills in statistical analysis, a solid background or interest in behavioral genetics, and experience with longitudinal data.
The University of Gothenburg is one of the largest universities in Northern Europe, with around 56,000 students and 6,600 employees. Located in Sweden’s second-largest city, the university offers a broad range of disciplines and is known for its high-quality research and education. It fosters a dynamic and inclusive academic environment, promoting innovation and collaboration across fields.
Established in 1891, Göteborgs universitet (The University of Gothenburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Göteborg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Göteborgs universitet (GU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Göteborgs universitet (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 128 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.