Research assistant in Engineering of functionalized nanopore-based biosensors

Om jobbet

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment. We are responsible for postgraduate education in the subject area Natural Sciences with a focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology and educational science. In addition, the department hosts educational programmes in molecular biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, as well as Bachelor's Programme in Pharmacy/Dispensing Pharmacists. The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science. We are centrally located in Natrium, Medicinareberget, Gothenburg.

Tietze lab is a part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine (https://www.gu.se/en/molecular-translational-medicine) which translational research in the fields of metabolism, neuroscience, cancer, inflammation, degenerative diseases, genomics and life science chemistry. Tietze lab (www.tietze-lab.com) is dedicated to advancing bioinspired chemical engineering for the development of peptide-based molecules and materials. Our team focuses on creating innovative solutions for diagnostics and targeted drug delivery.

We are looking for aresearch assistantto help with analyses and test performance related to our biosensor.

Duties

• Preparation of samples for testing
• Analysis of samples using biosensors
• Analysis of samples using HPLC & LC-MS
• Installation of hardware and drivers
• Work with open hardware platforms
• Laboratory work (surface functionalization)
• Automation of workflows
• Electronics work
• Interpretation of analytical data and its relation to dementia disorders in neurotoxicology
• Use of MATLAB and potentially other high-level programming languages
• Connecting collaboration partners and reporting results in English (knowledge of Swedish is required)

Qualifications

Requirements for the position:
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or biology
• Good knowledge of analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS
• Solid experience working in a research laboratory in organic chemistry
• Experience with open hardware platforms, e.g. MATLAB
• Knowledge of electronics
• Excellent laboratory skills
• Very good command of English, both spoken and written

Merits for the position:

• Well-versed in electrical engineering
• Experience in IT technology, or significant personal experience in building computers, databases, etc.
• Knowledge of programming languages

Employment

The employment as researcher assistant is a fixed term, 50 procent during 6 months at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology.

Contact information for the post

If you have any questions about the position, please contact professor Alesia Tietze, e-mail:alesia.a.tietze@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our onlinerecruitment system, ReachMee. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.The application must include

• Résumé/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information of at least two references,
• Copy of degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered. The qualifications claimed must be documented, certified and translated into English.

All attachments must be labelled in a way that clearly shows their content.

Applications must be received by:2026-01-07

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.

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