Associate Researcher

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At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical Neuroscience, Health and Rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology and Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, invites applications for a Associate Researcher position at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry. 

The Neurochemistry laboratory at the department conducts neurochemical research targeted to understand the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders. An important goal is to identify protein changes linked to the pathophysiology, known as biomarkers, which can be valuable to explore disease mechanisms, for diagnosis and to monitor treatment effects.

Duties

The employment is linked to a project to study new biochemical protein markers for Alzheimer’s disease, and other brain disorders, for example Parkinson's disease and acute hypoxic or traumatic brain damage. Job assignments include to validate and evaluate new analytical methods, and to perform clinical neurochemical studies using these tests. The analytical methods include immunoassays, primarily the cobas Elecsys technique, Simoa and NULISA, but also analyses of protein biomarkers in CSF and plasma samples with immunoassay techniques Assignments also include administrative work linked to the projects, such as preparing data reports, reagent files but also managing project agreements.

Qualifications

The applicant should have an education in an area relevant for the position, such as laboratory technician. A PhD in a relevant subject is a merit.

Research merits in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and acute brain injuries, and on protein biomarkers for these conditions is a merit. Knowledge and experience in quantitative protein immunoassays, such as the cobas Elecsys technique, is a requirement, so is a good ability to handle data sets and make data reports. Emphasis will also be placed on personal fitness. 

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 6 months, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed.  

Contact information for the post

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Manager in charge Professor/Head of Department Henrik Zetterberg, phone: +46 768 672 647, e-mail: henrik.zetterberg@clinchem.gu.se

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.

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Application

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Applications must be received by: 2024-05-21

 

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