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Diary ID: PAR 2017/218

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 6 months. Extent 50%

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 five departments:


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The Department of Infectious Diseases


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The Department of Microbiology and Immunology


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The Department of Pathology and Genetics


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The Department of Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine


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The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology



 At present, the institute has about 350 employees and approximately 290 million SEK in total assets.

Job assignments

Education, examination and administration of the course Functional Histology, Programme in Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, GU. Course development, especially concerning development of new web based methods in the teaching of histology. Education, examination and administration of the course Biomedicine for PhD students, Programme Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, with emphasis on histology and basal anatomy. Responsibility for control of the working environment in the lecture room and other locals used by students at Medicinareberget and Hälsovetarbacken, Sahlgrenska Academy, GU.

Qualifications

PhD exam in relevant subject. Good knowledge of Swedish. High academic competence and thorough experience of teaching and examination in histology. Good practical and theoretical knowledge of histological and histochemical methods.

Employment

The employmnent is limited (temporary) part time 50% for 6 months with placement at the Institute of biomedicin. First day of employment as agreed.

For further information regarding the position

Please contact Professor Per Elias. Phone +46 31 786 3486. E-mail per.elias@medkem.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

How to apply

Please apply online: www.gu.se/jobs

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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.

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