Research assistent

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 Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:

• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 315 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.

At the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic associate researcher with a background in biotechnology, molecular biology, or a related field. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project aimed at characterizing molecular signatures underlying clonal hematopoiesis and investigating their roles in the development of leukemia.

Duties

The researcher will be responsible for handling biological samples, performing molecular analysis using state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques, and analyzing the resulting data. The researcher will also contribute to ongoing next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell omics projects in the lab.

Qualifications

The applicant must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as molecular biology, systems biology, biotechnology or similar subject.

Documented laboratory experience in handling biological samples and using molecular biology techniques is required.

Previous research experience in stem cell biology, hematology, and sequencing-based methods is considered a strong merit.

Fluency in both spoken and written English is required.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability for the position.

Employment

The position is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 11 months, based at the Institute of Biomedicine. Start date as per agreeement.

Contact information for the post

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Abhishek Niroula, Associate Senior Lecturer, +46 (0)72 442 0580, abhishek.niroula@gu.se

Unions

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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 apply online.

The application should contain:

• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• A CV including a list of publications
• Proof of completed MSc Degree
• Contact details of two references

Applications must be received by: 2026-10-26

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.