Research assistant in tumor immunology

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 Duties The duties include working with advanced animal models, including surgical procedures, as well as planning, conducting, and analyzing immunological and molecular biology experiments. The work includes, among other methods, cytotoxicity assays, advanced multicolor flow cytometry, RT-PCR, Western blotting, chemiluminescence, and cell culture. The position also involves bioinformatic analyses, including the analysis of single-cell data. Qualifications Applicants must have a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in medicine, neuroscience, biology or similar. The applicant must have documented experience in immunological research, including work with advanced animal models. Experience with surgical procedures in mice is particularly advantageous. Furthermore, documented experience with cellular and molecular biology methods is required, including cytotoxicity assays, multicolor flow cytometry, RT-PCR, Western blotting, and cell culture. Experience with bioinformatic analysis of single-cell data is considered an advantage. Employment The employment is Fixed-term employment, 7 months, 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 Anna Martner, Professor, phone: +46736-517644, e-mail: anna.martner@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. Applications must be received by: 2026-09-28   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. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.