Researcher in Medical Imaging

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The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people's health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections.  Through a fruitful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research. 

At the Department of medical radiation sciences, research on various aspects and uses of radiation are included. Ionizing radiation is a part of radiation therapy and diagnosis with x-rays and radioactive substances, and non-ionizing radiation is included in diagnosis with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. The current research groups conduct studies on imaging techniques (MR, PET and SPECT), and in radiation biology and radiation therapy, mainly focusing on radiopharmaceuticals.

 

Duties 

Half-time: Work at the Sahlgrenska Bioimaging Center, SBIC, that currently contains MR, PET, SPECT and CT systems. The work includes routine assignments and quality controls of the imaging systems. And take part in planning and execution of experimental studies together with other users of SBIC.

Half-time: Research about the current imaging modalities. Planning and execution of experimental and clinical studies, together with others in the research groups. Analyses of results and writing of manuscripts.

 

Qualifications 

A PhD degree including research about medical imaging techniques, such as MRI, PET or SPECT, is required for the position. Basic education (MSc or master degree) in medical physics or equivalent. Experience of work with preclinical imaging systems (MRI, PET, SPECT and CT) is required. Experience of collaboration within a group, and of independent conduction of research is essential for the role. The applicant should have very good writing and communication skills in Swedish and English. 

 

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 6 months, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of medical radiation sciences. Starting date: as soon as possible.

 

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Eva Forssell-Aronsson on phone +46 703722626 or email eva.forssell_aronsson@radfys.gu.se.

 

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives

 

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: 2026-05-18 

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.

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