Associate researcher for glycobiology

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The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment. We are responsible for postgraduate education in the subject area Natural Sciences with a focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology and educational science. In addition, the department hosts educational programs in molecular biology, genomics and systems biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, as well as prescription education. The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science. We are located in central premises at Natrium, Medicinareberget, Gothenburg.

We are seeking an associate researcher to join our research group for six months (https://dbojar.com/bojar-lab/). The successful candidate will perform cell biology and biochemistry assays to characterize glycosylation states in various mammalian cell lines, including perturbation with chemicals or genetic modifications.

Duties 

The successful candidate will culture and work with various mammalian cell lines. Example techniques to probe glycosylation will include flow cytometry, treatment with various inhibitors, transfections and/or other genetic modifications, and preparing samples for glycomics.

Qualifications 

Required education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities – compulsory must

Requirements for the position:

• PhD in in molecular biology or bioinformatics
• Demonstrated knowledge in mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry

Meritorious for the position:

Demonstrated knowledge in glycobiology

Employment 

The employment is a fixed term, fulltime basis, 100% during  6 months at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Daniel Bojar, e-post: daniel.bojar@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 

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The application must include

• Résumé/CV
• Cover Letter
• Copy of degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered. The qualifications claimed must be documented, certified and translated into English.
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Applications must be received by: 2025-05-30

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

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