Vacant job

University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future.

At the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, extensive research and teaching are conducted across broad areas of knowledge – from molecule to human. The activity consists of five sections; pharmacology, physiology, health and rehabilitation, clinical neuroscience, and psychiatry and neurochemistry.

The Department of Neuroscience and Physiology is now seeking a Researcher, placed at the Section of Physiology.

The researcher will work in a project aimed at establishing and optimizing long-term culture of human brain tissue as a platform for translational studies and basic research in neurophysiology.

Responsibilities

The work involves the use of viral vectors for genetic modification of neurons and glial cells, preparation of brain slices from mice and humans, handling of human cerebrospinal fluid, optophysiology/electrophysiology, as well as histology and imaging. The candidate is expected to lead the work of introducing the human model into the laboratory, participate in teaching, and supervise master's students and doctoral students.

Qualifications

A PhD in neuroscience with a focus on neurophysiology and electrophysiology (patch clamp) is required. It is also a requirement that the applicant has very good experience working with genetically encoded tools for manipulating neuronal activity and imaging. Experience in gene modification techniques for microglial cells is desirable. Very good ability to acquire, analyze, and present data within these methods, as well as working independently and authoring scientific papers, is important. Documented experience in obtaining external research funding is highly desirable, as is experience of collaboration with other research groups nationally and internationally. Previous experience of teaching/supervision in electrophysiology and optophysiology is desirable. Excellent oral and written skills in both English and Swedish are required.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position for 7 months, 100% full-time, with placement indefinitely at the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology. Start date: by agreement.

Contact information for the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Professor/Head of Department Eric Hanse, tel: +46 31 786 35 10, e-mail: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

The responsible manager is University Lecturer/Section Head Lars-Gunnar Pettersson, tel: +46 31 786 35 07, e-mail: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application documents are not sent to the contact persons.

Trade unions

Trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande (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 via the website: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar (https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar). As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal by the last application date.

A certificate of PhD must be attached to the application.

Application deadline: 2026-07-09.

The University works actively for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operations. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the University is obliged to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you, as an applicant for a position, specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned when the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be destroyed. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are sellers: The University of Gothenburg uses a procured advertising agency in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.