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At the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, extensive research and teaching are conducted across broad knowledge areas – from molecule to human. The department 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 to be placed at the Section of Pharmacology.

Responsibilities

The position involves animal experimental research within the field of psychopharmacology, with a focus on behavioral pharmacological studies.

Qualifications

A PhD in preclinical psychopharmacology with a focus on behavioral studies is required. Experience in research on drugs for depression and anxiety using relevant animal models is desirable. Experience with in vivo microdialysis is also desirable.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position for 6 months, 100% full-time, with placement at the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology on a permanent basis. Start date: ASAP or as agreed.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact researcher Elias Eriksson, tel: +46 709 555 055, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

The responsible manager is Professor/Section Head Michael Winder, tel: +46 31 786 34 77, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application documents should not be sent to the contact persons.

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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 degree must be attached to the application.

Application deadline: 2026-07-29

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