Researcher

GÖTEBORGS UNIVERSITET

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. At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals and populations to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics, and combinations of these fields in order to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment. The department is placed at two different localities: in the building Natrium located on Medicinareberget in Gothenburg and Kristineberg Center in Fiskebäckskil. The current position is placed at Natrium. We offer The University of Gothenburg is a state authority, which means special benefits, more holidays and a great pension. We also offer flexible time contracts to balance private and work life. You can read more about our employment benefits https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-forsakringar-vid-goteborgs-universitet. Duties This project will focus on the genetics underlying thermal tolerance and performance in zebrafish. It will also investigate the thermal tolerance of warm-adapted zebrafish larvae. The project may involve collaborations with, and travel to, other universities The project will be lab based, working on established zebrafish lines that already exist in the Jutfelt lab This employment includes testing thermal performance and tolerance of zebrafish, leading zebrafish reproduction including artificial selection, analysing data, and writing articles. Techniques used within the project include thermal tolerance assays, early life stage work, cell lines, GMO zebrafish. Shorter periods may also be spent travelling to other universities. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a researcher, the applicant must have a PhD exam in a relevant subject (Animal physiology, fish ecophysiology) as outlined in the advertisement. The exam must be finished before closing date for this announcement. Required qualifications for the employment: The position requires a PhD in fish thermal physiology. The candidate must be proficient in scientific writing, ideally demonstrated through several first author peer-reviewed articles. Desirable qualifications for the employment: Experience with the zebrafish model system is beneficial, ideally with previous experience in zebrafish genetics and genetic manipulation. Previous work on early life stages is also considered a positive. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys teamwork and contributes to a positive social work environment. The candidate should also be able to work and problem solve independently. The position includes collaborations with other groups. It is therefore important that you are reliable, flexible and enjoy collaborating with others. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment. Employment This is a fixed-term employment position for 11 months, extent 100%, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, building Natrium. Starting date is September 15 or upon agreement. Contact information for the post For further information please contact: Fredrik Jutfelt, Professor Phone: 0766 184848 Email: fredrik.jutfelt@bioenv.gu.se Webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/research/jutfelt-fish-ecophysiology-lab Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Phone: +46 31 786 26 25 Email: asa.arrhenius@bioenv.gu.se If you have any questions about the employment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, hr@bioenv.gu.se 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-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives 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 be written in English and must include: A cover letter with the applicant's justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria A list of qualifications (CV) Certificate of PhD exam and other educations of relevance Complete list of publications, including submitted and preprinted manuscripts Employments certificates and other documents deemed important by the applicant The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English and could also be performed digitally. Applications must be received by: 2026-07-31 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.

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG

We are seeking an ambitious applied researcher who wants to work at the forefront of data-driven nutrition and health. This is a unique opportunity to bridge mathematics, statistics, AI, and biomedical research in a highly interdisciplinary research environment. About us Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre (FCC) is a leading research centre in industrial mathematics, modelling, simulation, optimisation, and data analytics. We operate at the interface between academic research and industrial needs, often in interdisciplinary projects where mathematics, data, and domain expertise meet. Together with the nutrition research group led by Professor Rikard Landberg at Chalmers University of Technology, we conduct advanced research in data-driven nutrition, health, and food science. With large-scale diet and health data, omics data, biomarkers, digital food and health services, we establish predictive models for evaluation of the role of diet in health and disease and establish personalized dietary strategies for more effective disease prevention. In many cases, the work involves time series data, dynamic processes and phenomena, where both methods and interpretation must account for temporal dynamics. Data typically comes from intervention studies conducted in Gothenburg and or from large cohorts and biobanks from international collaborators. To secure and further develop this important collaboration, we are now recruiting an applied researcher with a strong quantitative profile and interest in nutrition, health, or medicine. Your role As an applied researcher in this area, you will: Act as a key person in the collaboration between FCC and the nutrition research group at Chalmers. Lead and conduct research projects in data-driven nutrition, such as:analysis of time series data and dynamic processes, where signals and responses evolve over time. statistical modelling, AI, and machine learning on large epidemiological cohorts, diet and health data analysis of omics data (metabolomics, proteomics, microbiome, etc.) development of predictive dynamical models and digital decision-support tools for nutrition and health method development in causal inference, integration of heterogeneous data sources, uncertainty quantification Work with a wide range of data types, for example dietary records, biomarkers, omics data, registry data, and sensor data such as CGM measurements (continuous glucose monitoring), activity trackers, and other wearable sensors. Serve as a bridge between domain researchers (nutrition, medicine, food science) and quantitative experts (mathematics, statistics, AI&ML, systems engineering). Supervise, collaborate, and support PhD students and postdocs involved in joint projects. Your profile We are looking for someone who: Holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Automatic Control, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Has experience in data-driven research, preferably related to biomedicine, nutrition, epidemiology, food science, or public health. Is proficient in modern statistical modelling, AI & machine learning methods (e.g. system identification, regression models, mixed-effects modeling, Bayesian methods, deep learning, variational autoencoders, generative AI). Is an experienced programmer in R and/or Python, and used to working with large datasets and reproducible analysis workflows. Enjoys working in interdisciplinary environments and is curious about understanding biological/nutritional research questions in depth. It is meritorious if you also: Have experience working with cohort data, registry data, clinical studies, or omics data. Have previously worked in projects involving both academic and industrial/external partners. Have experience supervising PhD students, postdocs, or junior researchers. Can communicate in both Swedish and English; excellent English is required. What we offer With us, you will: Have a unique opportunity to combine advanced quantitative and data-driven methods with cutting-edge research in biomedicine, nutrition, and health. Work in a strong and long-term collaboration between Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre and Chalmers division of Food and Nutrition Science, with access to both international academic and industrial networks. Influence the direction of a strategically important initiative in data-driven nutrition and health. Be part of a creative, collaborative, and international research environment with good opportunities for personal and scientific development. Employer: Fraunhofer-Chalmers Research Centre for Industrial Mathematics (Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre, FCC)   Employment: according to agreement   Location: Gothenburg, Sweden   Department: Systems and Data Analysis (in close collaboration with Chalmers)   Application procedure The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, containing as specified below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.  - CV  - Publication list - Transcript of grades - Personal letter with: A brief description of your research profile and how it relates to nutrition/health A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.  Please apply no later than 16th August 2026. Evaluation of applications will be done on a continuous basis. Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.  For questions, please contact:   Mats Jirstrand, Head of Department, Systems and Data Analysis, Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre E-mail: mats.jirstrand@fcc.chalmers.se Phone: +46 730 794303

GÖTEBORGS UNIVERSITET

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. https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=39310 Subject area Single-cell genomics and functional imaging of kidney epithelial injury Subject area description The project aims to develop and apply novel experimental methods to study functional heterogeneity in proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) during kidney injury. By combining direct measurements of albumin reabsorption with single-cell transcriptomics, the project seeks to identify molecular programs underlying epithelial dysfunction and to discover targetable pathways relevant to kidney disease. Duties The successful candidate will lead experimental work across multiple PTEC injury models, including toxic, metabolic, inflammatory, and hypoxia–reoxygenation stress. Key tasks include functional uptake assays using fluorescently labelled albumin, cell and tissue imaging, preparation of single-cell RNA sequencing libraries, data generation from primary human PTECs and acute kidney slices, and close collaboration with computational researchers for downstream analysis. Validation of candidate pathways in tissue slices will be an additional component of the work. Eligibility The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg. To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area. Assessment criteria The ideal candidates should have: PhD in Molecular or Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline Experience in cell-based assays and tissue culture Experience with molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction, qPCR, NGS library preparation) Experience with microscopy techniques, and analysis tools (e.g. Fiji) Knowledge of single-cell RNA sequencing methods Experience with functional assays in epithelial cells or kidney-related models Experience with FACS Experience analyzing high-dimensional biological data (Python) Ability to work independently, plan experiments, and troubleshoot High level of motivation, accuracy, and organizational skills Fluency in English Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance Employment The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year's extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed. Selection process https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position Contact information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Joan Camuñas Soler: joan.camunas@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 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 short statement describing the candidate's training, interests and future goals as well as motivation to apply for this position. Curriculum Vitae Proof of completed PhD Contact details of two references Applications must be received by: 2026-08-14. 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.