Assistant Researcher

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The Department of Clinical Sciences is one of six departments at Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg. At the department, research and education are conducted that focus on human health and quality of life. The department conducts clinical research and education in close cooperation with Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

The Department of Pediatrics conducts research within translational and experimental medicine with a particular focus on the mechanisms behind neurological disease and the development of relevant model systems to understand disease processes at a cellular level. The operations are characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration between clinical and preclinical research.

The current research group works with human-derived iPS cells to model CACNA1A-associated neurological disease in vitro. The goal is to develop and apply advanced cell models to study disease mechanisms as well as create conditions for future drug testing.

Laboratory work is conducted in Smedlerlabbet, where relevant cell lines and laboratory resources are available (http://www.smedlerlab.org).

Tasks

The tasks include laboratory work within a research project focusing on iPS cell-based modeling of CACNA1A-associated neurological disease. The tasks include cultivation, handling, and experimental processing of human-derived iPS cells as well as molecular biological and cell biological methods relevant to the project's implementation.

In addition, documentation of experiments, quality assurance of laboratory processes, compilation of results, and practical participation in method development are included. The work is carried out in close collaboration with the research group and requires a good ability to work both independently and in a structured manner in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

For the position, a bachelor's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biomedicine, or another field that the employer deems equivalent is required. The applicant must have documented experience of laboratory work and a good ability to express themselves in speech and writing in English.

Previous experience working with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), neuronal disease modeling, calcium channel diseases, and relevant molecular biological methods is meritorious. Experience of laboratory activities within the Sahlgrenska University Hospital environment or nearby academic research environments is also meritorious.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. The applicant should be meticulous, responsible, have good collaborative skills, and a documented interest in translational laboratory-based research.

For more information and to apply for the position, see the advertisement in its entirety at https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar.

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