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The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on, among other things, cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. A key driving force at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, and vascular biology. Parts of the operations are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and hospital physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments on several program courses, standalone courses, and international master's programs within the Faculty of Medicine. The department has an annual turnover of approximately 550 million SEK, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is approximately 400, of which about 100 are doctoral students, and there are a total of over 850 active personnel in the workforce. Read more about the department's operations here: www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi (https://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi)

Job Description

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about experimental neuroscience and eager to contribute to high-quality research.

The ideal candidate will support ongoing projects involving neural recordings, circuit dissection, and behavioral analysis in rodent models.

You are expected to:

• Participate in daily laboratory operations, including animal handling and care, preparation for experiments, and data collection.
• Be involved in setting up and maintaining complex experimental equipment (e.g., electrophysiology rigs, imaging systems).
• Collaborate with the team on experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to data processing and analysis pipelines (Matlab, Python, etc.) and assist in finalizing figures and documentation for reports and publications.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have a combination of the following:

• An academic background in neuroscience, biology, biomedicine, engineering, physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Previous practical laboratory experience (animal behavior, molecular biology, electrophysiology, image analysis, or similar techniques).
• The ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative research team.
• Experience with data analysis using Matlab, Python, or comparable tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Application

A detailed CV describing academic qualifications, laboratory experience, and technical skills.

A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your background fits the research profile.

About the Position

The employment is fixed-term for 12 months. The position is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Roberto de la Torre Martinez, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Please submit your application by June 11, 2026, Ref: UFV-PA 2026/1724

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. 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 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, 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: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to a security check. If a security check is required, a condition of employment is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), Seko - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), ST (OFR/S) - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Open to All
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.