Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2025/115 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. At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical neuroscience, Health and rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology as well as Psychiatry and neurochemistry. The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position at the Department of Clinical neuroscience. Neuroscience and stroke research at the Sahlgrenska Academy is world-renowned. Our collaborative studies involve clinical and experimental researchers in epidemiology, neurology, genetics, neurorehabilitation, neurochemistry, and neuroimmunology, as well as a large network of international partners. Subject area Translational stroke studies Subject area description Our research group was the first in the world to show that the complement system stimulates the regeneration of nerve cells both in the healthy brain and after a stroke. Our results from experimental multicenter studies show that treatment with the complement peptide C3a provides faster, better and lasting recovery after stroke in mice, especially in terms of motor function. The purpose of this project is to develop and translate this treatment strategy into clinical practice. Job assignments Responsibility for a research project focusing on developing and translating new treatment strategies into clinical practice to achieve faster and better recovery after stroke. Induction of stroke and behavioral analysis in mice. Pharmacokinetic studies in mice. Comprehensive analysis of brain tissue at the cellular and molecular levels. Advanced data analysis. 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. To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher for this position, the applicant should hold a PhD in neuroscience or pharmaceutics. Assessment Outstanding ability to communicate science in English, both orally and in writing. Documented experience in advanced data analysis. Documented knowledge in the field of neuroscience or drug development Documented training in laboratory animal science. Practical experience in advanced microscopy and image analysis. Practical experience with experimental stroke models. The applicant should also be structured, proactive, able to work independently, and possess good collaborative skills. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Employment The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed. Contact information If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Professor Marcela Pekna, phone: +46 31 786 35 81, e-mail: marcela.pekna@medkem.gu.se Manager in charge is Professor/Head of Department Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, phone: +46 709 52 00 23, e-mail: ks.sunnerhagen@neuro.gu.se Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons. 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 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. Please enclose PhD certificate with the application. Applications must be received by: 2025-03-14 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. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Reference number PAR 2025/115

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.

At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical neuroscience, Health and rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology as well as Psychiatry and neurochemistry.

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position at the Department of Clinical neuroscience.

Neuroscience and stroke research at the Sahlgrenska Academy is world-renowned. Our collaborative studies involve clinical and experimental researchers in epidemiology, neurology, genetics, neurorehabilitation, neurochemistry, and neuroimmunology, as well as a large network of international partners.

Subject area

Translational stroke studies

Subject area description

Our research group was the first in the world to show that the complement system stimulates the regeneration of nerve cells both in the healthy brain and after a stroke. Our results from experimental multicenter studies show that treatment with the complement peptide C3a provides faster, better and lasting recovery after stroke in mice, especially in terms of motor function. The purpose of this project is to develop and translate this treatment strategy into clinical practice.

Job assignments

Responsibility for a research project focusing on developing and translating new treatment strategies into clinical practice to achieve faster and better recovery after stroke.
Induction of stroke and behavioral analysis in mice.
Pharmacokinetic studies in mice.
Comprehensive analysis of brain tissue at the cellular and molecular levels.
Advanced data analysis.

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.

To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher for this position, the applicant should hold a PhD in neuroscience or pharmaceutics.

Assessment

Outstanding ability to communicate science in English, both orally and in writing.
Documented experience in advanced data analysis.
Documented knowledge in the field of neuroscience or drug development
Documented training in laboratory animal science.
Practical experience in advanced microscopy and image analysis.
Practical experience with experimental stroke models.

The applicant should also be structured, proactive, able to work independently, and possess good collaborative skills. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed.

Contact information

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Professor Marcela Pekna, phone: +46 31 786 35 81, e-mail: marcela.pekna@medkem.gu.se

Manager in charge is Professor/Head of Department Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, phone: +46 709 52 00 23, e-mail: ks.sunnerhagen@neuro.gu.se

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.

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

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.

Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2025-03-14

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.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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