Postdoctor in Neurochemistry

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At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical Neuroscience, Health and Rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology and Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher employment at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

Within the department, the Clinical Neurochemistry group conducts extensive research on biomarkers for brain diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease. A large amount of data on fluid biomarkers has been generated in multiple international collaborative projects, and we are now advertising a postdoctoral position for a researcher with expertise in statistics and bioinformatics to analyze these data.

Subject area

Neurochemistry

Subject area description

Neurochemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the chemical structure, molecular mechanisms, and function of the nervous system, the brain, and its constituents. Within clinical neurochemistry, biomarker research for neurodegenerative diseases has become an important and expansive field of great clinical relevance.

Job assignments

Process existing biomarker data in international collaborative projects, compile graphs and presentation materials, participate in group meetings to guide team members in their projects regarding statistical aspects, write scientific reports and articles, train team members in statistics and bioinformatics, and apply for grants.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher for this employment, the applicant should hold a PhD in biomarker research, statistics or a related topic.

Assessment

Extensive knowledge of statistics and bioinformatics, as well as biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases, documented in scientific publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Great importance is also attached to personal qualities, collaborative skills, and an interest in education and supervision.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed.

Contact information

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Manager in charge Professor/Head of Department Henrik Zetterberg, phone: +46 768 672 647, e-mail: henrik.zetterberg@clinchem.gu.se

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact person.

Unions

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Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2026-10-19

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