Job Description

Reference number PAR 2025/904

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.

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 360 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets

We are currently seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral position in RNA-modifications biology. The project will explore the role of RNA-modifications in pediatric cancer neuroblastoma.

The candidate will join Tanmoy Mondal Lab (https://tmondallab.com/), Department of Laboratory medicine at the University of Gothenburg. The group works towards a better understanding of how RNA-modifications contribute to disease pathology with the focus on pediatric cancer neuroblastoma

Subject area 

RNA-modifications and disease biology

Subject area description 

RNA-modifications are covalent modifications in the RNA-molecules and they can be of diverse types. We have started realizing recently that deregulation of the RNA-modifications can contribute to different diseases. Understanding such RNA-modifications dependent disease mechanisms can offer new ways of cure or prevention.

Neuroblastoma is pediatric cancer, and the high-risk form of the disease is difficult to treat with the current available therapy. Even after multimodal treatment high-risk neuroblastoma often shows relapse with poor survival rate.  This suggests we need a better understanding of the high-risk neuroblastoma disease mechanisms and also to develop novel treatment strategies.

We recently demonstrated that RNA-modification plays crucial role in pediatric cancer neuroblastoma (PMID: 39528654; PMID: 38180812) and we showed initial evidence that blocking RNA-modifications could be therapeutic approach for high-risk neuroblastoma.

Building on this now we plan to extend further our research on RNA-modifications dependent disease mechanisms in neuroblastoma. For this we will be using new RNA-modifications profiling method and an in-house developed trunk neural crest cells-based neuroblastoma disease model.

Duties 

The successful candidate is expected to work extensively with both bioinformatics analyses and cell- and molecular-biology–based experimental methods. They should be able to conduct experimental research independently and contribute to the overall goals of ongoing projects within the research group. The candidate is also expected to actively contribute to the local research environment and engage in collaborations both within Sweden and internationally

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.  

Assessment criteria 

Applications will be evaluated primarily on evidence of relevant scientific skills. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant research area and demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. Previous experience in the following areas is considered essential or desirable:

Essential skills

1. Documented experience in bioinformatics analysis
2. Basic molecular and cell biology techniques, such as molecular cloning and cell culture

Desirable skills

1. Experience in analyzing next-generation sequencing datasets, such as RNA-seq and ChIP-seq
2. Basic microscopy skills, including confocal and fluorescence microscopy
3. Prior experience working in a collaborative research environment

Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview and asked to present their previous research. Significant emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s personal suitability for the position and demonstrated interest in the subject area.

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.

Contact information 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Tanmoy Mondal, Associate Professor. Phone: +46(0)720300122, e-mail: tanmoy.mondal@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 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
• Contact details of two references
• Proof of completed PhD

Applications must be received by: 2025-12-18

Information for International Applicants 

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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.

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