Two post doc positions in clinical systems biology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden

The Unit for Clinical Systems Biology (UCSB) aims to develop methods to find markers to personalize medication. We use allergy as a model of complex diseases, and analyse CD4 + cells from allergic patients with different high-throughput techniques to define modules of disease genes. Those modules are dissected to find candidate markers which are tested in functional and clinical studies. The positions are funded by the EU project MultiMod that involves five groups from Europe and the US with expertise in clinical research, genomics, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, immunology and high-throughput RNAi validation studies (http://www.multimod-project.eu/). The UCSB coordinates MultiMod and is responsible for collecting clinical materials, performing high-throughput studies, computational/bioinformatic analyses as well as experimental and clinical studies. The UCSB consists of two post docs, two PhDs, one master’s student, a research nurse and a clinician. We have a lab for integrated functional and high-throughput studies. The UCSB is part of the Department of Pediatrics, the Institute of Clinical Sciences of the University of Gothenburg. Important qualifications for the positions are a PhD in one or more of the fields that we work with, your publication record and references from your previous position or positions. Since there are few groups applying systems biology for concrete clinical aims, the experiences from working at the UCSB are likely to be very attractive for your future career.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:

2 years position (full time) from May 1, 2010

REQUIREMENTS:

The positions require PhD degrees having been obtained within three years from the application date. Earlier examinations may be accepted under certain circumstances.
A good publication record in fields relevant to clinical systems biology.
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. An international research experience is advantageous

APPLICATION:

The application shall be written in English and shall include the following:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of original examination certificates
• Description of previous research experience, maximum four pages
• Publication list
• Names and contact details of at least two personal references
• The application should be marked with the reference number.

Send your hard-copy application together with examination certificates to:
Registrar, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University
Box 400, SE- 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden

The final date to reach the Registrar is March 29 , 2010
You must indicate the reference number, E 36 944/10, both in your application as well as outside the envelope.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPOINTMENT
For further information contact Dr Mikael Benson, mikael.benson@vgregion.se. For information about MultiMod see http://www.multimod-project.eu/

REPRESENTATIVES:

OFR-S Astrid Igerud, +46-31-786 11 67, SACO Gunnel Lindö +46-31-786 10 78,
SEKO Lennart Olsson +46-31-786 11 73