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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 is now recruiting a Researcher for a permanent position based at the Section of Physiology, within the research group for Diabetes and Islet Biology.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct independent research in the field of islet biology and diabetes, with a particular focus on the cellular and functional interactions within pancreatic islets.
The position includes responsibility for developing and leading independent research projects, with the long-term objective of establishing and consolidating a research line and contributing to the development of a research group within the department.
Key responsibilities include:
The role also includes active participation in the scientific environment of the department, including collaboration within national and international research networks.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Meritorious qualifications:
Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Employment
The employment is a permanent position, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as agreed on. Probationary employment may be applied.
Contact information for the post
If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Professor Patrik Rorsman, phone: +46 31 786 68 07, e-mail: patrik.rorsman@gu.se.
Manager in charge is Senior Lecturer/Head of Department Lars-Gunnar Pettersson, phone: +46 31 786 35 07, e-mail: lars-gunnar.pettersson@gu.se.
Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.
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
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 enclose PhD certificate with the application.
Applications must be received by:2026-06-24
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.
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 is now recruiting a Researcher for a permanent position based at the Section of Physiology, within the research group for Diabetes and Islet Biology.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct independent research in the field of islet biology and diabetes, with a particular focus on the cellular and functional interactions within pancreatic islets.
The position includes responsibility for developing and leading independent research projects, with the long-term objective of establishing and consolidating a research line and contributing to the development of a research group within the department.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, optimizing, and maintaining experimental mouse models for diabetes research, including transgenic approaches.
- Phenotypic and functional characterization of animal models using advanced molecular, imaging, and physiological techniques.
- Maintaining accurate and structured documentation of animal colonies and experimental procedures in compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
- Designing and executing hypothesis-driven studies aimed at addressing key knowledge gaps in islet cell biology, particularly with respect to intercellular signalling and endocrine regulation.
- Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental data.
- Preparation of scientific manuscripts and dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed journals, with expected contribution as senior author.
- Supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students within the research environment.
- Preparation of ethical applications for animal experimentation and ensuring adherence to ethical standards.
- Contributing to the preparation and submission of external research funding applications.
The role also includes active participation in the scientific environment of the department, including collaboration within national and international research networks.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- PhD in Medical Sciences or another field relevant to the position.
- At least five (5) years of postdoctoral research experience following PhD defense.
- Documented experience working with experimental mouse models in diabetes research, including both development and functional characterization of models.
- Completed accredited laboratory animal science training (animal course) in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Extensive experience in experimental methodologies relevant to diabetes research, including but not limited to hormone secretion assays, radioimmunoassays, and related physiological measurements.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental work involving islet-derived hormones, particularly somatostatin, including study design, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in working with human biological material, particularly pancreatic islets and plasma samples.
- Strong ability to independently design, plan, and execute hypothesis-driven research projects.
- Documented ability to obtain competitive research funding as principal applicant or co-applicant.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Swedish, with the ability to teach and supervise students in both languages.
Meritorious qualifications:
- Previous experience working with optogenetic mouse models, particularly in pancreatic islet research.
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques and analysis relevant to islet biology.
- Proven ability to lead and develop independent research directions or contribute to the establishment of new research lines.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain research collaborations, both nationally and internationally.
- Experience in interdisciplinary research environments combining physiology, molecular biology, and translational approaches.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex experimental workflows and maintain structured documentation.
- A strong publication record in relevant fields such as islet biology, endocrinology, or diabetes research, including authorship in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated scientific independence combined with a collaborative mindset.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Employment
The employment is a permanent position, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as agreed on. Probationary employment may be applied.
Contact information for the post
If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Professor Patrik Rorsman, phone: +46 31 786 68 07, e-mail: patrik.rorsman@gu.se.
Manager in charge is Senior Lecturer/Head of Department Lars-Gunnar Pettersson, phone: +46 31 786 35 07, e-mail: lars-gunnar.pettersson@gu.se.
Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.
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
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 enclose PhD certificate with the application.
Applications must be received by:2026-06-24
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.
