Researcher

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.

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 Researcher employment at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

The research group led by Erik Smedler works within the field of molecular psychiatry. We aim to understand the origins of severe mental illness using stem cell-based models of neural development.

Duties

Research activities in molecular psychiatry, including leading an independent research project and taking a senior role within the research group with responsibility for supervising students.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in a relevant field with multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications is required. Substantial experience in cell and molecular biology is also essential, including gene editing using CRISPR and neural differentiation of stem cells.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 11 months, 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 for the post

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Principal Investigator Erik Smedler, e-mail: erik.smedler@gu.se

Manager in charge is 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 persons.

Unions

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Application

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Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by:2025-02-06

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