Researcher

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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 Center for Cancer Research at the University of Gothenburg, close to Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The center is part of a strategic research initiative within the Sahlgrenska Academy with a focus on basic and clinical cancer research. A research position is now being announced in Professor Göran Landberg's research group.

Duties 
The group develop novel cancer drugs as well as diagnostic methods with a focus on the cancer cells' microenvironment. The projects include various types of cancer and the work takes place in close collaboration with other academic groups, healthcare and industrial partners.Within the projects, you will work with clinical samples, experimental techniques, model systems and handling of experimental data. You will have a key position in the group and be responsible for several different methods as well as specific tasks within the various projects and you are expected to actively participate in seminars and interactions with partners. 

Qualifications 
We are looking for a candidate having a PhD in a relevant subject area and experience of working with experimental cancer research. More specifically, we are looking for an ambitious and service-oriented team player with great social skills and organizational skills. It is an advantage with experience in cell culture and molecular biological methods, especially methods linked to DNA, RNA and protein analyzes. Ability to work under pressure and in groups, organizational skills and with good knowledge of English are important. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who combines technical expertise with good communication skills, who has a strong will to help other researchers in their work, but also the motivation to work independently.

Employment 
The employment is full time and temporary, 1 year, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Contact information for the post 
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Göran Landberg, e-mail: goran.landberg@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 
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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. 

Applications must be received by: 2022-07-22

The application should contain:


• Proof of completed PhD


The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.