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.Associate Researcher in fish physiology with expertise in immunology 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, Medicinareberget.   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 here.   Project description The candidate will join a project investigating the mechanisms behind negative effects of vaccination on growth in fish. The aim of the project is to improve production efficiency and environmental performance of salmonid fish in aquaculture, while maintaining fish health and welfare through improved vaccination strategies. The scientific objective of this project investigating vaccination effects on whole animal physiology, and this position is focused on the immune system, in particular in mucosal tissue, and stress-related physiological functions. The work involves practical, laboratory and theoretical tasks.   Duties  • To analyze and compile gene expression data and results from already conducted in vivo experiments on the effects of vaccination in fish. The work task is focused on processing of next generation sequencing data and bioinformatics. • Writing of scientific manuscripts. Other types of dissemination may be included. • Take part of routine work of the research group, including animal care taking, analyses, and sampling.   Qualifications  To be eligible for employment as a Associate Researcher, the applicant must have a PhD exam in a relevant subject (Fish physiology) as outlined in the advertisement. The exam must be finished before closing date for this announcement. Required qualifications for the employment: Documented theoretical and practical competence in fish immunology, particularly mucosal defense mechanisms and interaction with stress physiology, with specialization in molecular biology and processing of large sequencing data sets. Experience from working at the whole animal level with fish, including sampling. Experimental design and statistical analytical skills. Desirable qualifications for the employment: As part of a research team, the person should be cooperative and enjoy working together with others, as well as being able to work independently taking own responsibility for running the work tasks. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment. The ability to present the research orally to different target groups is also desirable.   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 accepted 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.   Employment  This is a fixed-term employment position for 4 months, extent 100 %, placed at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Start date is 1 November 2024 or upon agreement.   Contact information for the post  If you have any questions about the position, please contact:  Elisabeth Jönsson Bergman, Associate professor and project leader Phone: 031-786 3684 Email: [email protected] Webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/biological-environmental-sciences Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Phone: +46 31 786 26 25 Email: [email protected] If you have any questions about the employment process, please contact HR at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, [email protected]   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.  Applications must be received by: September 23, 2024 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.