Researcher

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The Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, at the Institute of Medicine, conducts translational research primarily on metabolism, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease in order to improve health and healthcare in the community. The overall goal is to create an excellent translational research environment of a very high international standard.

Duties 

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and drive research projects focusing on cardiac metabolism and the link between lipid metabolism and mitochondrial energy metabolism. The project will combine in vitro, in vivo and genetic studies. The candidate is expected to compile and process results, write manuscripts and applications.

Qualifications 

Candidates must have a PhD in biology, medicine or natural sciences (or equivalent). Candidates are expected to have a good command of scientific English and good general communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Significant and long-standing expertise in working with genetically modified mice (phenotypic cardiac characterization including ultrasound analysis of cardiac function), in vitro studies with primary and stable cell lines and establishment of primary cell cultures of cardiomyocytes, and advanced studies with Agilent Seahorse XF are requirements for the position. The candidate must have a strong background in cell signalling and biochemistry and master a wide variety of techniques related to these fields.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. The job requires a high degree of self-motivation, independence and accuracy. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a research team. Personal qualities such as commitment, initiative and ability to work in a team are important.

Employment 

Type of employment: Permanent position, probationary period may apply.
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2024-10-01 or according to agreement

Contact information for the post 

Jan Boren
Professor
0733764264
jan.boren@wlab.gu.se

Malin Levin
Head of Department
Malin.Levin@wlab.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. 

1. A cover letter briefly describing your previous research experience and stating why you are applying for the post
2. Detailed curriculum vitae
3. List of publications/manuscripts
4. Description of qualifications in relation to the advertised position
5. Copy of doctoral degree
6. Names and contact details of two referees

Please enclose PhD certificate with the application. 

Applications must be received by: 2024-05-28

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.