Research Position in Skeletal Biology

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At the Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, research is conducted in several areas such as osteoporosis, endocrinology, hematology, gastroenterology, hypertension, pulmonary medicine, and allergology, as well as clinical nutrition with a research focus on body composition and energy metabolism. The research is carried out in close collaboration with healthcare at both Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Mölndal Hospital.

Job Responsibilities

The researcher is expected to drive scientific projects, acquire and apply the laboratory's methods, independently establish new techniques and technologies, coordinate ongoing collaborations both within and outside the research group, write scientific manuscripts, and supervise students and other researchers in the group. The work also includes planning, conducting, analyzing, and documenting experiments, as well as communicating results both within the department and in the broader research community. Additionally, active participation in research meetings, management of mouse colonies and tissue biopsies, and contributing to a well-functioning and efficient research environment are included.

Qualifications

A PhD in biomedicine and documented research experience after the doctorate, equivalent to postdoctoral qualifications with at least two years of experience in bone biology, are required for the researcher position. The applicant should have experience in advanced deep imaging and associated high-resolution microscopy, expertise in genetic manipulations in mice, including lineage tracing, and primary cell cultures. A good ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English is a requirement. Personal suitability and ability to collaborate will be given great importance in the assessment.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 12 months
Extent: 100%
Location: Department of Medicine, Gothenburg
Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement

Contact Information for the Position

Andrei Chagin
Professor
031-7865541
[email protected]

Marie Lagerquist
Assistant Head of Department
[email protected]

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Application

A complete application should include:

• Copy of PhD diploma
• Postdoctoral certificate
• CV
• Cover letter
• Name and contact information for 2 references

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by registering your application electronically on the website: Recruitment Portal (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar). As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university no later than the application deadline.

The application must be received no later than: 2026-01-29.

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