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The Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, at the Institute of Medicine, conducts translational research primarily on metabolism, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease in order to improve health and healthcare in the community. The overall goal is to create an excellent translational research environment of a very high international standard.
The research constellation studies the molecular associations between bowel habits, intestinal symptoms, and mental and physical well-being in individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders. The current project is focused on crosstalk between the gut microbiota and neuroimmune signalling in the intestinal mucosa.
You will work in a multidisciplinary, translational research environment, located within a leading international centre for research into functional bowel diseases and the gut microbiome. The research will be performed in close collaboration with colleagues with expertise in clinical research and molecular biology.
Duties
You will be working with bioinformatic analysis of data from both large and small clinical cohorts, including metagenomics, metabolomics and advanced transcriptomic analysis of tissue from colonic biopsies (bulk, single-cell and spatial RNA-seq).
Qualifications
Required qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree and have at least four years of experience working in the field of bioinformatics.
Meritorious qualifications
Prior experience in the analysis of metagenomic data, as well as research related to gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology, is considered meritorious. Furthermore, experience with spatial and single-cell RNA sequencing is regarded as an advantage. Good knowledge of programming in Python, R, and command-line/shell scripting is also considered an asset, as is experience of working in both multidisciplinary and international research environments, with English as the working language.
Personal skills and qualities
We are seeking a candidate who is structured and quality-focused, but also flexible and proactive, with strong analytical problem-solving skills. A very good ability to collaborate and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is also central to the role. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Employment
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 5 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: As soon as possible or according to agreement
Contact information for the post
Magnus Simrén
Professor/Specialized Physician
+46(0)768-97 91 65
magnus.simren@medicine.gu.se
Karolina Sjöberg Jabbar
Associate Senior Lecturer
+46(0)730-93 28 47
karolina.sjoberg@wlab.gu.se
Malin Levin
Head of Department
malin.levin@wlab.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
Information for International Applicants
Visit the webpage Join us - jobs and career for more information on the Institute of Medicine and what opportunities we have for you. Discover our world-class research and research infrastructure, as well as what the benefits are for you and your family.
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.
Please include
Applications must be received by: 2026-06-15
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 Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, at the Institute of Medicine, conducts translational research primarily on metabolism, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease in order to improve health and healthcare in the community. The overall goal is to create an excellent translational research environment of a very high international standard.
The research constellation studies the molecular associations between bowel habits, intestinal symptoms, and mental and physical well-being in individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders. The current project is focused on crosstalk between the gut microbiota and neuroimmune signalling in the intestinal mucosa.
You will work in a multidisciplinary, translational research environment, located within a leading international centre for research into functional bowel diseases and the gut microbiome. The research will be performed in close collaboration with colleagues with expertise in clinical research and molecular biology.
Duties
You will be working with bioinformatic analysis of data from both large and small clinical cohorts, including metagenomics, metabolomics and advanced transcriptomic analysis of tissue from colonic biopsies (bulk, single-cell and spatial RNA-seq).
Qualifications
Required qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree and have at least four years of experience working in the field of bioinformatics.
Meritorious qualifications
Prior experience in the analysis of metagenomic data, as well as research related to gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology, is considered meritorious. Furthermore, experience with spatial and single-cell RNA sequencing is regarded as an advantage. Good knowledge of programming in Python, R, and command-line/shell scripting is also considered an asset, as is experience of working in both multidisciplinary and international research environments, with English as the working language.
Personal skills and qualities
We are seeking a candidate who is structured and quality-focused, but also flexible and proactive, with strong analytical problem-solving skills. A very good ability to collaborate and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is also central to the role. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Employment
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 5 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: As soon as possible or according to agreement
Contact information for the post
Magnus Simrén
Professor/Specialized Physician
+46(0)768-97 91 65
magnus.simren@medicine.gu.se
Karolina Sjöberg Jabbar
Associate Senior Lecturer
+46(0)730-93 28 47
karolina.sjoberg@wlab.gu.se
Malin Levin
Head of Department
malin.levin@wlab.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
Information for International Applicants
Visit the webpage Join us - jobs and career for more information on the Institute of Medicine and what opportunities we have for you. Discover our world-class research and research infrastructure, as well as what the benefits are for you and your family.
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.
Please include
- Ph.D. degree
- CV, including two references
- Personal letter
Applications must be received by: 2026-06-15
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.
