Postdoctoral fellow in targeted cancer therapy

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The position is located at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research, University of Gothenburg, in close proximity to the Sahlgrenska university hospital. The center is part of a strategic research effort within the Sahlgrenska academy focused on cancer and consists of 25 research groups. These groups have a wide range of research activities spanning from basic cancer research to clinical projects with a translational approach.

Subject area 
Targeted cancer therapy

Subject area description 
The position is located in Göran Stenman’s research group at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research. The main aim of the project is to develop new therapy for glandular cancers with tumor type-specific genomic aberrations for which there are currently no treatment. The project includes large-scale drug screening and validation of pharmaceutical substances in in vitro models such as 2D and 3D cultures of primary tumor cells and in the extension in vivo in patient-derived xenograft models. The project aims to develop targeted therapy that can be combined with for example chemo- or radiation therapy. The work is carried out in close collaboration with national and international partners within academia and the health care system. Further information about the research group is available online at: https://www.gu.se/en/research/goran-stenman

Duties 
You will plan, design and carry out research with the aim of developing new molecular treatment for glandular cancers. The work includes for example culture of human primary/short-term cultured tumor cells in 2D and 3D models, pharmaceutical treatment/screening, proliferation/apoptosis/sphere assays, quantitative PCR, RNA-seq and western blot analysis. The position also includes project management, supervision, and written and oral reporting of research data.

Eligibility 
The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. 

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. 

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.  

Assessment criteria 
We are looking for a curious, ambitious and driven scientist who can easily work with others and is percipient. A suitable background is a PhD degree within biomedicine or a closely related field such as molecular biology or biochemistry. Experience with culturing human tumor cells is a merit as well as hands-on experience with gene expression analyses such as RNA-seq, qPCR and western blot. Excellent organizational and communication skills in written and spoken English is a demand, as is the ability to deliver on deadlines. We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist who wants to take part in developing new cancer treatment in a research team and who is also motivated by working independently. The applicant should have a documented competence of independent research work.

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Employment 
The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year's extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed. 

Contact information 
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Göran Stenman, professor, +46 31 786 6734, goran.stenman@gu.se 

Unions 
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

 

Application 

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.  

The application should contain:

- A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying

- A CV including a list of publications

- Proof of completed PhD

- Contact details of two references

Applications must be received by: 2022-04-05

 

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