Associate Researcher

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:


• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 360 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.

Your workplace will be at the Sahlgrenska Cancer Center, which is a center at University of Gothenburg, close to Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The center is part of a strategic research initiative within the Sahlgrenska Academy, focusing on basic and clinical cancer research projects. One associate researcher position is now announced in Professor Göran Landberg's research group.

Job assignments
The projects will focus on experimental work with different forms of cancer. The work is done in close collaboration with several other academic groups, healthcare and industrial partners. Within the project you will be working with clinical materials, experimental techniques and managing experimental data. More specifically, you will be working on a new diagnostic test and cancer treatment based on interactions between the tumor micro environment and subtypes of cancer cells including cancer stem cells. 

Qualifications
We are looking for an ambitious and service-oriented team player with great social skills and organizational skills. Appropriate background is an MSc in molecular biology / biomedicine / biotechnology or equivalent degree. It is meritorious with experience in cell culture and molecular biology methods, especially methods related to DNA, RNA and protein analyzes. Ability to work under pressure and in group, organizational skills and with good knowledge of English is important. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who combines technical expertise with good communication skills, who has a strong willingness to assist other researchers in their work, but also the motivation to work independently.

Employment
The employment is full time and temporary, 6 months, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

For further information regarding the position
Please contact Professor Göran Landberg, e-mail: goran.landberg@gu.se 

Unions
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How to apply
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Closing date: 2022-01-07

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.


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