Postdoctor in single-cell genomics and imaging of kidney injury

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Additional Information

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.

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