University of Gothenburg - Nurse for Research Group

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, conducts translational research primarily on metabolism, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease to improve health and healthcare in society. The overarching goal is to create an excellent translational research environment of very high international standard.

Both diet and gut bacteria play a significant role in people's health and well-being. A large part of the research in the field is based on data from animal studies or epidemiological studies in humans. The need for well-controlled intervention studies to establish causal relationships and investigate underlying mechanisms is substantial. Our research group studies the role and significance of diet in the prevention of cardiometabolic diseases, weight control, and appetite regulation. We are particularly interested in developing better and more personalized methods for more effective prevention (precision nutrition) based on extensive data from individuals (microbiota, metabolomics, health status, dietary and lifestyle habits). Our research group is primarily based at Chalmers but has an expanding branch at Sahlgrenska. We hope you want to be part of our group! Welcome with your application!

Job Responsibilities

As part of the research group, you will work in an environment at the forefront of research in both diet, gut bacteria, and cardiovascular disease, in the intersection between biomedicine and clinic. You will also be an important part of a larger team of researchers and physicians with different competencies who collaborate with the ambition to ultimately influence preventive care for some of our most common diseases. As a nurse, you will participate in several research studies. You will plan your work together with others in the team and independently carry it out with high precision. The position has a scope of 80-100% per month based on your and the organization's wishes.

The job responsibilities include recruiting participants based on specified inclusion and exclusion criteria, planning and coordinating visits in the study, performing blood sampling, data collection, handling and biobanking of blood, urine, and stool samples from study participants, collecting and managing clinical data, and coordinating efforts together with dietitians, lab personnel, and researchers.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse. At least 3 years of work experience as a nurse.
• Documented experience in blood sampling. Very good knowledge of Swedish.
• Very good organizational skills, attention to detail, and high quality awareness.

Meritorious:

• Previous experience in handling and biobanking biological samples.
• Experience in participating in research studies, particularly dietary studies.
• Experience in recruiting research participants.
• Knowledge and certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Previous experience working in an international research environment with English as the working language.

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is confident, flexible, and enjoys working at a fast pace with others while being self-sufficient in your role as a nurse. We also hope you have a genuine interest in research and continuing education in the field. You are structured, meticulous, and quality-conscious, but also flexible and creative. Collaboration skills and a good ability to communicate in both Swedish and English are central to the position. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Employment

Employment type: Permanent position
Scope: 100%, full-time
Location: Gothenburg
Start date: As soon as possible

Contact Information for the Position

Rikard Landberg, Guest Professor
Phone: 072 350 93 86
Email: [email protected]

Malin Levin, Professor/Department Head
Phone: 0708-416264
Email: [email protected]

Union Organizations

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: Union Representatives (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande)

Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by registering your application electronically through the website: University of Gothenburg 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 is received by the university no later than the application deadline.

The application should include:

• Copy of valid license
• CV
• Cover letter

The application must be received by: 2026-02-05

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