Duties 

You will participate in a research project that investigates molecular mechanisms which underlie lung cancer associated blood brain barrier cell invasions using new animal and cell models. The ultimate goal is to improve prevention and treatment of brain metastasis. The position contains a lot of laboratory work, problem solving as well as implementing new techniques in the laboratory. The position requires to work independently as well as in collaboration with both national and international colleagues. Identifying and setting-up relevant new collaborations is also expected for a successful project. The researcher will also be required to teach and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.  

Qualifications 

For the position is an achieved doctoral degree in relevant subjects such as neurobiology or pharmacology compulsory. The successful candidate should have experience in the field of cancer biology, strong experience of animal and cell model development. Other requirements are extensive practical laboratory experience, experience with molecular biology techniques such as cloning, Western blot, primary culturing and cancer-related assays, experience in working with therapeutic drugs, rodent in vivo experience. Having experience of microscopy techniques such as live cell imaging is beneficial and strong experience using in vivo models for investigation of peripheral and central nervous system interactions is highly meriting. Besides being able to drive the project, the candidate should also be able to work in close collaboration with other lab members and have experience in teaching graduate and under-graduate students. Meriting is strong self-discipline, problem-solution oriented workstyle, organizational skills and good communicative and interpersonal team skills. It is understood that the applicant masters scientific writing in English and has good general communication skills in English.

Following the qualitative overall assessment of skills and proficiency, applicants will be selected who are expected to have the best prerequisites for implementing and developing current tasks as well as contributing to a positive development of the scientific group. 

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 6 months, 100 % of full-time and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, the department of surgery. Starting date; As agreed 

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer, Volkan Sayin; phone: +46 31 786 6971, e-mail: volkan.sayin@gu.se or researcher, Clotilde Wiel; phone: +46 736 966 545 or e-mail: clotilde.wiel@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 recruitment system. The applicant is asked to provide a cover letter describing why the position has been applied for, future research plans and qualifications in relation to the advertised position, a detailed CV, a list of publications and two references with names and addresses.

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: 2024-03-07

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.

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.