Researcher in biomaterials
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The University of Gothenburg is seeking a researcher in biomaterials, focusing on spatially resolved analysis of tissue responses at implant-tissue interfaces. This full-time, permanent position is based at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Biomaterials, and involves conducting experimental studies, analyzing clinical materials, and developing spatial methods. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical experts and requires a strong background in tissue responses to implants,Jobbet i korthet
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Permanent position with full-time employment.Opportunity to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.Engagement with clinical partners and international research communities.
Ansök senast: 2026-12-03
Publicerad: 2026-11-12
Beskrivning
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 Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six institutes within the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. The institute conducts research and education with a strong focus on human health and quality of life. We represent 16 different disciplines (departments) and are organized into four sections. Through a close and productive collaboration with the healthcare sector and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting arenas that benefit both clinical care and research.
The Department of Biomaterials has an internationally leading position in the field of integration of implants and prostheses in hard and soft tissues. Novel, sustainable clinical implant solutions require a fundamental knowledge of the mechanisms which determine successful implant-tissue interfaces and functional performance. Research is performed in interdisciplinary collaboration with national and international universities and companies, including clinical colleagues and material scientists. Examples are studies on cell-material and cell-cell interactions (governmental strategic fund together with Chalmers; Area of Advance Materials) and osseointegrated amputation prostheses (Sahlgrenska University Hospital).
The research group has developed experimental models and analytical tools for studies of permanent and biodegradable implants in soft and hard tissues. These studies have shown that the biological events determining the outcome of an implant take place within a narrow zone at the implant-tissue interface, where inflammation, the immune response and tissue repair are spatially organized. To resolve these processes, spatially resolved molecular methods, such as spatial transcriptomis, have been introduced in the department, and a multiplexed spatial proteomics platform is now being established. Continued studies will be focused on the spatio-temporal processes of immun response and tissue repair/regeneration at implant-tissue interfaces, experimentally and in clinical material.
We search a researcher in biomaterials with focus on spatially resolved analysis of tissue responses at implant-tissue interfaces.
Duties
Experimental in vivo studies on the interfaces between implant materials and soft and hard tissues, and analyses of corresponding clinical material. The studies have a focus on acquiring spatial resolution of cells, extracellular matrix and molecular processes at these interfaces using spatially resolved multi-omics, integrated with histology/histomorphometry and cell and molecular biology techniques. Of importance is the deciphering of the biological mechanisms which determine tissue integration, regeneration and adverse tissue responses in healthy and compromised conditions, as well as their relationship with specific material properties.
The assignments include the planning and execution of experimental studies with subsequent biological and computational analyses and interpretation, development and application of spatial methods in the department's projects and collaborations, applications for external research funding, supervision of doctoral and degree-project students, exchange with material science, in vivo experimentation, and clinical experts, teaching at advanced and doctoral levels, as well as scientific communication with other parts of society.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the position, you must hold a doctoral degree in a subject relevant for the position. Other requirements are documented knowledge in tissue responses to implants in vivo, histology including immunohistochemistry, and cell and molecular biology. Theoretical and methodological skills and documented experience in spatially resolved molecular methods (such as spatial transcriptomics and/or spatial proteomics), including the analysis and interpretation of the resulting data, and in experimental in vivo studies are required. The applicant should also have a documented record of peer-reviewed publications in the field, including as first or corresponding author, and a documented ability to obtain research funding in competition.
Experience in both permanent and biodegradable implant materials is an advantage. Experience in computational analysis of omics and image data, in supervision of doctoral students and in collaboration with clinical partners is also an advantage. Experience from working or studying in international environments is an advantage. It is understood that the applicant masters scientific writing in English and has good general communication skills in English (both orally and in writing).
When evaluating the applicants, particular emphasis will be put on research skills in the relevant research field, especially the application of spatial omics to studies of implant-tissue interfaces.
The applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Accuracy and the abilities to cooperate and to take own initiatives are important qualities.
Employment
The employment is a permanent position, full time and placed at the the Institute of Clinical Science, department of Biomaterials. Probationary period may apply. First day of employment. January 2027.
Contact information for the post
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Anders Palmquist; phone 0768 97 90 58 or e-mail: anders.palmquist@biomaterials.gu.se.
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
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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: 2026-12-03
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 the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. The institute conducts research and education with a strong focus on human health and quality of life. We represent 16 different disciplines (departments) and are organized into four sections. Through a close and productive collaboration with the healthcare sector and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting arenas that benefit both clinical care and research.
The Department of Biomaterials has an internationally leading position in the field of integration of implants and prostheses in hard and soft tissues. Novel, sustainable clinical implant solutions require a fundamental knowledge of the mechanisms which determine successful implant-tissue interfaces and functional performance. Research is performed in interdisciplinary collaboration with national and international universities and companies, including clinical colleagues and material scientists. Examples are studies on cell-material and cell-cell interactions (governmental strategic fund together with Chalmers; Area of Advance Materials) and osseointegrated amputation prostheses (Sahlgrenska University Hospital).
The research group has developed experimental models and analytical tools for studies of permanent and biodegradable implants in soft and hard tissues. These studies have shown that the biological events determining the outcome of an implant take place within a narrow zone at the implant-tissue interface, where inflammation, the immune response and tissue repair are spatially organized. To resolve these processes, spatially resolved molecular methods, such as spatial transcriptomis, have been introduced in the department, and a multiplexed spatial proteomics platform is now being established. Continued studies will be focused on the spatio-temporal processes of immun response and tissue repair/regeneration at implant-tissue interfaces, experimentally and in clinical material.
We search a researcher in biomaterials with focus on spatially resolved analysis of tissue responses at implant-tissue interfaces.
Duties
Experimental in vivo studies on the interfaces between implant materials and soft and hard tissues, and analyses of corresponding clinical material. The studies have a focus on acquiring spatial resolution of cells, extracellular matrix and molecular processes at these interfaces using spatially resolved multi-omics, integrated with histology/histomorphometry and cell and molecular biology techniques. Of importance is the deciphering of the biological mechanisms which determine tissue integration, regeneration and adverse tissue responses in healthy and compromised conditions, as well as their relationship with specific material properties.
The assignments include the planning and execution of experimental studies with subsequent biological and computational analyses and interpretation, development and application of spatial methods in the department's projects and collaborations, applications for external research funding, supervision of doctoral and degree-project students, exchange with material science, in vivo experimentation, and clinical experts, teaching at advanced and doctoral levels, as well as scientific communication with other parts of society.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the position, you must hold a doctoral degree in a subject relevant for the position. Other requirements are documented knowledge in tissue responses to implants in vivo, histology including immunohistochemistry, and cell and molecular biology. Theoretical and methodological skills and documented experience in spatially resolved molecular methods (such as spatial transcriptomics and/or spatial proteomics), including the analysis and interpretation of the resulting data, and in experimental in vivo studies are required. The applicant should also have a documented record of peer-reviewed publications in the field, including as first or corresponding author, and a documented ability to obtain research funding in competition.
Experience in both permanent and biodegradable implant materials is an advantage. Experience in computational analysis of omics and image data, in supervision of doctoral students and in collaboration with clinical partners is also an advantage. Experience from working or studying in international environments is an advantage. It is understood that the applicant masters scientific writing in English and has good general communication skills in English (both orally and in writing).
When evaluating the applicants, particular emphasis will be put on research skills in the relevant research field, especially the application of spatial omics to studies of implant-tissue interfaces.
The applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Accuracy and the abilities to cooperate and to take own initiatives are important qualities.
Employment
The employment is a permanent position, full time and placed at the the Institute of Clinical Science, department of Biomaterials. Probationary period may apply. First day of employment. January 2027.
Contact information for the post
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Anders Palmquist; phone 0768 97 90 58 or e-mail: anders.palmquist@biomaterials.gu.se.
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
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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: 2026-12-03
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.
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