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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.

The Sahlgrenska Academy, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Medical Chemistry and Cell Biology, Mitochondrial Genome Maintenance and Expression Group is recruiting a researcher for a temporary position. The group currently consists of approximately 15 researchers, including 4 PhD students and 2 principal investigators.

 

Duties 

In this project, the candidate will investigate the biochemical and cell biological mechanisms that regulate mitochondrial DNA replication. The focus is on understanding how the involved proteins interact and how disease-causing mutations affect replication efficiency and genome stability. The work includes a combination of in vitro biochemical assays and cell-based methods. More information about the research group and our work is available at www.falkenberglab.org.

 

Qualifications 

PhD in a relevant subject area. The applicant should have experience conducting research at an internationally competitive level in mitochondrial biology. Research experience will be assessed based on scientific publications. In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in mitochondrial DNA replication and gene expression is required, as well as documented expertise in protein chemistry and cell biology methods. The working language in the laboratory is English, and excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English is an absolute requirement.

 

Employment 

The position is a temporary appointment (80%) until December10, 2026, with placement at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. Start date as agreed upon.

 

Contact information for the post 

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Professor Maria Falkenberg. Phone: +46 (0)73 230 91 19. Email: [email protected]

 

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 contain proof of completed PhD.

Applications must be received by: 2026-05-12

 

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.