Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedicine

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in biomedicine for a fixed-term position at the School of Medical Science.

Subject Area

The subject area for this position is biomedicine.

Background

The postdoc position is part of a recently granted 3-year EU project on probiotic treatment of hyperuricaemia, with an individual perspective considering specific probiotic mechanisms, genetics, and gut metabolic activity. The project is in close collaboration with the University of Copenhagen, Leiden University Medical Centre, and industrial partners from Denmark and France.

The position will be located at the School of Medical Sciences (MV) within Örebro University, a modern and expanding university with approximately 1,600 employees and 17,000 students, known for its prominent research activities. MV also hosts the university's medical program and contains several strong research centers primarily focused on inflammation, metabolism, and nutrition.

The position will be part of the interdisciplinary research centre Responsive Nutrition (Rosetta@oru), which is a central part of Örebro University's strategic knowledge profile in Food & Health. The Responsive Nutrition research centre focuses on internationally leading validated methods and models to assess the benefits of food and dietary supplements for gut, metabolic, and mental health, and to determine who benefits from specific dietary changes throughout the lifespan.

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills.

The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in planning, conducting, and analysing results of two nutritional intervention studies and one ex vivo study (faecal fermentation). Important tasks include recruitment of hyperuricaemic and healthy study participants, planning and conducting screening and follow-up study visits, handling the collection of biological samples, being involved in the laboratory analyses of the biological samples, statistical analyses, and publication of the results. The position also involves writing ethical applications and supervising students involved in the project.

Qualifications and Assessment Criteria

To see the job advertisement in its entirety visit: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/ (https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/)

Information

This is a full-time position for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact Associate Professor Julia König, +46 19 30 36 45, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or Head of Unit Isak Demirel, +46 19 30 34 72, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust, and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Account of research qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian, and Danish can be reviewed. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/ (https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/)

The application deadline is 2025-02-17. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.