Postdoctoral Researcher to Study Lipid and Membrane Homeostasis in C. elegans

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University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 staff members make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focus on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and the environment. We are responsible for graduate education in Natural Sciences with focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology, and educational science. Additionally, the department hosts education programs in molecular biology, genomics and systems biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, as well as pharmaceutical training. The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education, and contributes strongly to University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science. The department's activities are conducted in Natrium, Medicinareberget in Gothenburg. Professor Marc Pilon's group conducts fundamental research on molecular pathways that regulate lipid metabolism and membrane homeostasis, primarily using the nematode C. elegans as a model organism. Responsibilities The postdoctoral researcher is expected to conduct independent/semi-independent research that utilizes the collection of mutant C. elegans alleles and/or Pilon group's expertise to further advance our understanding of lipid/membrane homeostasis. The position will likely include hypothesis formulation, setting up and conducting forward genetic screens with C. elegans and pathway characterization using combinations of genetic interaction studies, microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and other methods. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, you must have completed a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met by the time the employment decision is made. Primarily, applicants should have completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, the doctoral degree may have been completed earlier. Other requirements: Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Doctoral degree, or international degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree, in the general field of cell and molecular biology, completed no more than three years before the application deadline. At least one first-author publication in the general field of cell and molecular biology. Meritorious: Previous experience working with C. elegans. Previous experience with lipid/membrane homeostasis work. Employment The position is a fixed-term contract for 2 years (an extension of an additional year may be possible) on a full-time basis (100%) at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Gothenburg. Start date in autumn 2026. Contact Information for the Position If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Marc Pilon, [email protected]. Trade Union Representatives Trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position through University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job announcement and that it is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline. The application should be written in English and contain: Curriculum vitae/CV including publication list. A general description of previous research work and future research interests (maximum three pages). Contact information for at least two references. Copy of your doctoral degree diploma and any other certificates/grades you wish to reference. The referenced credentials must be documented, certified, and translated into English. All attachments must be named in a way that clearly shows their content. Application deadline: 2026-09-04 The University actively works for a workplace with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives regulations, the University is obliged to keep application materials for two years after the employment decision is made. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your materials, they will be returned after the two-year period has elapsed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are sales representatives: University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agency in connection with recruitment of personnel. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as job advertisement sellers.University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 staff members make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focus on a deep understanding of chemical and…

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29. 7. 2026

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4. 8. 2026

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