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

Duties 
The job will involve bioinformatics analysis of large-scale genomic data, such as NGS data, generated in our lab or elsewhere. The position will involve collaborations with, and bioinformatics support for, experimental and less experienced researchers in the group, as well as working together with collaborations in other laboratories. Administration and maintenance of compute and storage servers is also part of the job assignment. Altogether, the successful applicant will assume a long term responsibility for bioinformatics tools and computing infrastructure in the group. Additionally, there may be involvement in teaching activities.

Qualifications 
PhD in a relevant subject. Good programming skills and linux experience is a requirement. Knowledge of R or Matlab is desired. Previous experience with analysis of next-generation sequencing data is recommended. Experience from relevant biological fields (particularly cancer) is desirable, and the applicant is expected to have published articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Excellent communicative skills are required, including fluency in oral and written English.

Employment 
The position is permanent, full time, and is placed at the Institute of Biomedicin. Probationary employment is applied. First day of employment as agreed. 

Selection process 
How to apply: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply 

Contact information for the post 
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Erik Lekholm, Professor. Phone: +46 31 786 6942, e-mail: erik.lekholm@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. 

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: 2022-11-21 


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.