[SocBiN] Postdoctoral research position

[Peter Norberg]

Dear colleagues,

There is an open postdoc position in my lab at Sahlgrenska, Gothenburg.
Please forward to anyone that might be interested.

Best

Peter


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Peter Norberg
Associate Professor
MD, PhD, MSc (CompSc)

The Institute of Biomedicine
Dept. of Infectious Diseases
University of Gothenburg
Guldhedsgatan 10 B
SE 413 46 Gothenburg
Sweden

phone: +46 735 316166
email: peter.norberg at gu.se<mailto:peter.norberg at gu.se>
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OPEN POSITIONSPostdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics and medical microbiology
Diary id:

PAR 2018/86
Employment level:

Time limited employment (temporary)
Location:

Institute of Biomedicine
Apply by:

2018-02-23

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 five departments:

  *   The Department of Infectious Diseases

  *   The Department of Microbiology and Immunology

  *   The Department of Pathology and Genetics

  *   The Department of Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine

  *   The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology

At present, the institute has about 360 employees and approximately 400 million SEK in total assets.

The institution now seeks a postdoc fellow with focus on bioinformatics and pathogenic genetics.

Subject area

Bioinformatics and medical microbiology

Subject area description

The research group has recently found that the vast majority of viruses have highly optimized genomes. This optimization is very species-specific and is called genomic signatures. The aim of the group is to take advantage of these genomic signatures to develop new methods for the optimization of viral vectors, and attenuation of viruses. Another aim is to develop a platform for non-homologue classification of pathogens. The research group has close collaboration with pre-clinical and clinical researchers at Sahlgrenska Hospital, and with computer scientists at Chalmers University of Technology.

Job assignments

The applicant will analyze and map genomic signatures in various pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. The project also includes development of computational algorithms for analysis and modification of genomic signatures.

Eligibility

An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at Göteborg University. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application.

 The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Assessment

The applicant should have a strong background in bioinformatics and microbiology. PhD in related area is compulsory. Degree in computer science is a merit. Other merits are expertise in viral and bacterial genomics, genomic signatures, vectors, and algorithmic development.

 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 temorary, two years, full time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine.



For further information:

Please contact Peter Norberg, docent, phone: +46 (0)735 316 166, e-mail: peter.norberg at gu.se<mailto:peter.norberg at gu.se>

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

The application should contain:

- A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying

- A CV including a list of publications

- Proof of completed PhD

- Contact details of two references

Closing date: February 23, 2018

 The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.
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