Postdoctor in Urological Cancer Research
Göteborgs universitetPublicerad: 2026-06-18
Ansök senast: 2026-07-08
Beskrivning
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The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people's health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. Through a fruitful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research
The position is based within the Department of Urology and involves close interaction between experimental and clinical prostate cancer research. Within the field of urology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we work actively, both nationally and internationally, with education, research and development concerning diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Urology is the second largest individual cancer specialty after oncology. It encompasses a total of approximately one quarter of all cancer cases and constitutes one third of all cancers affecting men, where prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer.
The Promeniche project aims to investigate the mechanisms by which prostate cancer cells metastasize to bone. In particular, how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles/exosomes or other blood borne mediators influence the bone marrow microenvironment and contribute to the formation of pre-metastatic niches. The project combines patient-derived material, experimental mouse models and molecular analyses to identify biological mechanisms and potential biomarkers associated with metastatic progression.
Subject area
Urological cancer research
Subject area description
The project is conducted within the Department of Urology, but is primarily based at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research (SCCR). The predominantly clinically oriented research field of urology is here complemented by biomedicine, cell biology and molecular biology.
Duties
This research project Promeniche comprises translational research in prostate cancer with a focus on liquid biopsies, the bone marrow microenvironment and metastatic progression. The project includes experimental studies using mouse models, handling of patient-derived samples and molecular and cellular analyses of tumor-associated systemic signaling.
The position involves planning and conducting experimental studies within the Promeniche project.
Duties include:
Establishment and work with experimental mouse models, including prostate surgery, intravenous injections and bone marrow analyses
Optimization of methods for handling of patient samples and isolation of extracellular vesicles/exosomes from plasma and cell culture
Cell culture and work with prostate cancer cell lines
Flow cytometric analyses of hematopoietic and myeloid cell populations
Participation in molecular analyses such as RNA sequencing, proteomics and bioinformatic analyses in collaboration with other researchers and/or core facilities
Compilation and presentation of scientific results in manuscripts and at scientific conferences
Supervision of master students
Eligibility
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.
Assessment criteria
A PhD degree in a relevant field such as cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, experimental medicine or equivalent is required.
The successful candidate must have the following competenses:
- Expertise in in vivo modeling, preferably including genetically engineered mouse models.
- Mouse microsurgery, with a particular focus on prostate.
- Expertise in prostate/prostate cancer biology and growth signaling especially in relation to bone marrow biology
- Expertise in cell culture
- Experience of tissue handling (human/mouse), histological analysis and molecular biology methods
Experience in flow cytometry, extracellular vesicles/exosomes, analysis of high-dimensional datasets such as RNA sequencing or proteomics and handling of patient-derived material is considered an advantage.
Great emphasis will be placed on scientific independence, collaborative skills and the ability to drive projects forward.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Urology. Starting date: 2026-09-01
Contact information
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Karin Welén on email karin.welen@gu.se or phone +46 706-102231.
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
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.
Applications must be received by: 2026-07-08
Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people's health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. Through a fruitful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research
The position is based within the Department of Urology and involves close interaction between experimental and clinical prostate cancer research. Within the field of urology at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we work actively, both nationally and internationally, with education, research and development concerning diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Urology is the second largest individual cancer specialty after oncology. It encompasses a total of approximately one quarter of all cancer cases and constitutes one third of all cancers affecting men, where prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer.
The Promeniche project aims to investigate the mechanisms by which prostate cancer cells metastasize to bone. In particular, how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles/exosomes or other blood borne mediators influence the bone marrow microenvironment and contribute to the formation of pre-metastatic niches. The project combines patient-derived material, experimental mouse models and molecular analyses to identify biological mechanisms and potential biomarkers associated with metastatic progression.
Subject area
Urological cancer research
Subject area description
The project is conducted within the Department of Urology, but is primarily based at the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research (SCCR). The predominantly clinically oriented research field of urology is here complemented by biomedicine, cell biology and molecular biology.
Duties
This research project Promeniche comprises translational research in prostate cancer with a focus on liquid biopsies, the bone marrow microenvironment and metastatic progression. The project includes experimental studies using mouse models, handling of patient-derived samples and molecular and cellular analyses of tumor-associated systemic signaling.
The position involves planning and conducting experimental studies within the Promeniche project.
Duties include:
Establishment and work with experimental mouse models, including prostate surgery, intravenous injections and bone marrow analyses
Optimization of methods for handling of patient samples and isolation of extracellular vesicles/exosomes from plasma and cell culture
Cell culture and work with prostate cancer cell lines
Flow cytometric analyses of hematopoietic and myeloid cell populations
Participation in molecular analyses such as RNA sequencing, proteomics and bioinformatic analyses in collaboration with other researchers and/or core facilities
Compilation and presentation of scientific results in manuscripts and at scientific conferences
Supervision of master students
Eligibility
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.
Assessment criteria
A PhD degree in a relevant field such as cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, experimental medicine or equivalent is required.
The successful candidate must have the following competenses:
- Expertise in in vivo modeling, preferably including genetically engineered mouse models.
- Mouse microsurgery, with a particular focus on prostate.
- Expertise in prostate/prostate cancer biology and growth signaling especially in relation to bone marrow biology
- Expertise in cell culture
- Experience of tissue handling (human/mouse), histological analysis and molecular biology methods
Experience in flow cytometry, extracellular vesicles/exosomes, analysis of high-dimensional datasets such as RNA sequencing or proteomics and handling of patient-derived material is considered an advantage.
Great emphasis will be placed on scientific independence, collaborative skills and the ability to drive projects forward.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Urology. Starting date: 2026-09-01
Contact information
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Karin Welén on email karin.welen@gu.se or phone +46 706-102231.
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
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.
Applications must be received by: 2026-07-08
Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
