Researcher

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 49 000 students and 6 400 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 440 million SEK in total assets

Job assignments
The researcher will be part of a research group at the Sahlgrenska Cancer Center (http://cancercenter.gu.se/research/helena-caren). The group is interested in epigenetics and its role in development of diseases such as cancer. As a model system we use cancer stem cells that we isolate from brain tumours, and normal neural stem cells. The person we are looking for will be responsible for the laboratory activities in the group where methylation analyses and cancer stem cell cultures play a central role. The person will also take care of orders, perform various routine analyses, prepare solutions etc. Collection of biological material from surgery, establishment of primary cultures and cultivation of these are included as tasks, as well as initiating and running independent research projects. Student supervision might be involved.

Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, Molecular Medicine or an equivalent degree. Long experience in various cell biological and molecular biological methods such as immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR are a requirement, as is experience in bisulfite modification and methylation array runs. Documented experience of array data analysis using established programming languages (R, matlab, or similar) is a requirement. Furthermore, it is a requirement with long experience of cell culture, establishment and cultivation of primary cells as well as knowledge of neural stem cells and cancer stem cells. The course "Laboratory Animal Science" and documented experience in in vivo experiments are required. Experience in handling biological samples is highly meritorious.

Furthermore, documented experience of research projects and research group work is required. Experience in postdoctoral research is a strong merit and publications in relevant areas. We are an international group with close collaboration with the clinic, therefore good ability to express themselves in both English and Swedish in speech and writing is required.

Employment
The employment is a full time permanent position, placed at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed. Probationary employment could be applied.

 

For further information regarding the position
Please contact Helena Carén, researcher. Phone: +46 31 786 3838, e-mail: helena.caren@gu.se

Unions
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How to apply
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The application should contain proof of completed PhD.

 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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