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
To independently and together with other coworkers carry out research of a high international standard and report research findings in articles and at conferences. Supervision of students and shared responsibility for laboratory techniques and equipment as well as collaboration with pharmaceutical companies will also be included in the job assignments

The long term scientific goal within this project is to identify and develop novel breast cancer therapies specifically focusing on cancer stem cell propagation in relevant microenvironments. The project involves several cancer specific analyses methods and demands excellent knowledge in how cancer cells interacts with the microenvironment. The project will be focused on signaling system influencing cancer stem cells and migratory regulations. Initially there will be a focus on the protein sortilin and how the various protein functions influences cancer progression and consequently can be blocked by drug development strategies.

The project will be based at Sahlgrenska Cancer Center consisting of basic and clinical researchers dedicated to translational cancer research. Job assignments

Qualifications
PhD and postdoc experience within a for the project relevant subject area. Vast experience in laboratory work and relevant methods within the actual subject area. Excellent ability to cooperate.  Emphasis will be set on personal qualities

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 Göran Landberg, Professor/Chief Physician, phone: +46 31 413 290, e-mail: goran.landberg@gu.se

Unions
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How to apply
In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

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

Closing date: 2021-02-22

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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