Postdoctoral Researcher in Pharmaceutical Biosciences

Do you want to work in research, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences at Uppsala University.

Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences

The Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences is an interdisciplinary environment where 10 research areas work to contribute to better medicines and a healthier world. With laboratories in the heart of Uppsala Biomedical Center and Sweden's only Pharmaceutical Faculty, we are a vital engine in the development of education and research within the pharmaceutical sciences. More information about the department and its activities can be found at http://www.farmbio.uu.se (http://www.farmbio.uu.se).

Job Description

The project aims to create a spatially resolved mechanistic atlas of neurochemical changes and treatment responses in validated animal models for schizophrenia. Using advanced MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI), neurotransmitters, metabolites, lipids, peptides, and antipsychotic drugs and their metabolites will be mapped directly in intact brain sections. The project integrates pharmacological, inflammatory, and genetic animal models to identify region-specific biochemical changes associated with cognitive symptoms. You will be responsible for establishing, developing, and experimentally implementing these animal models, including planning and conducting in vivo studies. The tasks also include tissue preparation, optimization of MALDI-MSI protocols, mass spectrometric analysis, image and data analysis, statistical evaluation, and integration of molecular and behavioral data. The position includes method development, scientific publishing, and active participation in international collaborations.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical or medical sciences or another relevant field. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made. Preference will be given to those who have completed their degree within the last three years. The calculation of the three-year time frame is based on the last application date. If there are special reasons, the degree may have been obtained earlier.
• Documented experience of experimental work with rodents, including planning, setting up, and conducting in vivo studies, as well as a valid FELASA certificate for work with rodent experiments.
• Experience in behavioral testing of rodents and stereotactic surgery.
• Experience in dissection and sectioning of brain tissue.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects within given time frames.
• Experience in working with neuropsychiatric or neurobiological issues, preferably related to schizophrenia or cognitive functions.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, as well as good documentation skills.

Desirable/meritorious

• Practical experience in mass spectrometry and/or other advanced molecular analytical methods.
• Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical processing of biological data.
• Experience in participating in or compiling research applications.
• Solid experience and skill in writing scientific articles and designing figures for them.

About the Position

The position is temporary for 2 years according to the central collective agreement. The extent is full-time. Start date 26-04-01 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Inquiries about the Position

Inquiries about the position can be made to: Professor Per Andrén, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and university lecturer Åsa Konradsson Geuken, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

For questions regarding the position, administrative manager Marina Rönngren, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Welcome with your application by March 11, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/483.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

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