Publicerad: 2025-06-10
Research assistant
The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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 340 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.
We are seeking a motivated and creative research assistant candidate interested in tumours arising from the sympatho-adrenal lineage, such as neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma, with the aim of understanding the molecular principles of these tumours at an unprecedented level.
Duties
The successful candidate will work on computational analyses of a large-scale single-cell transcriptome project on neuroblastoma. In this project, we will generate ‘molecular encyclopaedias’ of this tumour to understand the molecular principles relating to the origin, progression and subtypes of this tumour at a previously unprecedented level, using state-of-the-art RNA-seq and bioinformatics technologies.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have expertise in bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics, single-cell transcriptomics or a related discipline where sufficient bioinformatics expertise is demonstrated in the life sciences. The requirements are:
• Knowledge in in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Single-cell transcriptomics, or a related discipline including where sufficient bioinformatic expertise is demonstrated in life sciences.
• Firm knowledge in Unix/Linux, R or Python.
• Experience in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data.
• Experience in big data management.
• Knowledge of relevant biological areas (chromatin and gene expression, genetics and epigenetics).
• Excellent knowledge in biostatistics.
• Experience in genomics data mining and visualization.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently but also as a part of a large team.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English and good communication skills.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 3 months and full-time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.
Contact information for the post
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Ruth Palmer, +46 705 665 725, ruth.palmer@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. 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.
The application should contain:
• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• Contact details of two references
Applications must be received by: 2025-07-01
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 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 340 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.
We are seeking a motivated and creative research assistant candidate interested in tumours arising from the sympatho-adrenal lineage, such as neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma, with the aim of understanding the molecular principles of these tumours at an unprecedented level.
Duties
The successful candidate will work on computational analyses of a large-scale single-cell transcriptome project on neuroblastoma. In this project, we will generate ‘molecular encyclopaedias’ of this tumour to understand the molecular principles relating to the origin, progression and subtypes of this tumour at a previously unprecedented level, using state-of-the-art RNA-seq and bioinformatics technologies.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have expertise in bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics, single-cell transcriptomics or a related discipline where sufficient bioinformatics expertise is demonstrated in the life sciences. The requirements are:
• Knowledge in in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Single-cell transcriptomics, or a related discipline including where sufficient bioinformatic expertise is demonstrated in life sciences.
• Firm knowledge in Unix/Linux, R or Python.
• Experience in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data.
• Experience in big data management.
• Knowledge of relevant biological areas (chromatin and gene expression, genetics and epigenetics).
• Excellent knowledge in biostatistics.
• Experience in genomics data mining and visualization.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently but also as a part of a large team.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English and good communication skills.
Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 3 months and full-time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.
Contact information for the post
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Ruth Palmer, +46 705 665 725, ruth.palmer@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. 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.
The application should contain:
• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• Contact details of two references
Applications must be received by: 2025-07-01
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.