Researcher

University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees 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. At the Department of Biology and Environmental Science (BioEnv), educational and research activities span from mountain ecosystems, through forests, soil and watercourses, all the way out to the sea. In these environments, we work with different biological organizational levels from genes, through individuals and populations to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics and combinations of these subject areas to understand the significance of natural and human-caused environmental changes. The department's activities are conducted at two different locations: GU's facilities in Natrium at Medicinaregatan 7B in Gothenburg and at Kristineberg Marine Research Station, which is operated by the Marine Infrastructure at University of Gothenburg. The current positions are located at Natrium. We offer University of Gothenburg is a state authority, which means special benefits, more vacation and good pension. We also offer flexible working agreements for a balance between private life and work. You can read more about our employment benefits https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-forsakringar-vid-goteborgs-universitet. Project description/subject description Within the research groups APE (Alpine and Polar Ecology) and EDGE Lab (Ecological Dynamics at Geographic Extremes), research is conducted within a number of different projects related to arctic ecology and ecosystem science, with a focus on plant ecology, microbiology and greenhouse gas emissions. The projects examine the connections between global environmental changes and local changes in species communities, microclimate and greenhouse gas emissions. Data collection for the projects is largely done in the field and through laboratory experiments and analyses. Duties We are now seeking a researcher to analyze, compile and evaluate a comprehensive metagenomic dataset regarding methane uptake in arctic tundra ecosystems. The work will include compilation and processing of genomic data together with methane flows and site-related metadata from several arctic locations, as well as writing scientific publications. Laboratory work will be performed at our facilities in Natrium in Gothenburg and will include, among other things, DNA extraction from problematic soils, next-generation sequencing, q/PCR, bioinformatics, but may also include gas chromatography, carbon and nitrogen analyses and water analyses. Qualifications The applicant must have the following qualifications: PhD in natural sciences with a relevant focus or other higher education that the employer considers equivalent Experience with metagenomic analysis of tundra soil with high levels of inhibitors (extraction, qPCR, sequencing and bioinformatics) with a focus on microorganisms that produce and break down methane. Experience with meta-analysis to compile data from multiple sites regarding microorganisms, biotic factors (vegetation, soil health) and abiotic factors (temperature and soil moisture as well as meteorological parameters). Solid knowledge of arctic tundra ecosystems Experience measuring and analyzing natural greenhouse gas emissions High proficiency in the programming language R The following qualifications are meritious but not required: Experience with plant ecological inventory methods Experience with laboratory work (DNA extraction, gas chromatography, carbon and nitrogen analyses and water analyses) Experience writing and publishing scientific texts in English Personal competencies: The work requires a person with great attention to detail, independence and initiative. You also have good collaboration skills and a problem-solving attitude. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Good ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is a requirement as we work in an international environment. The application should preferably be written in Swedish or English and contain: A personal letter describing your experience and how you meet the criteria stated in the job posting. A list of merits (CV, containing publication list) Copy of doctoral degree certificate. Copies of other diplomas. List of completed academic courses and grades. The highest-ranked applicants will be invited for an interview, which may be conducted in English and possibly via telephone/Zoom. Employment This is a limited-term employment for 4 months, 100% position, placement at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science until further notice. Start date by agreement. Contact information for the position: Mats Björkman, University Lecturer Tel. 0766-181820 e-mail: mailto:[email protected] website: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-person/matsbjorkman Åsa Arrhenius, Head of Department Tel. +46 31 786 26 25 e-mail: mailto:[email protected] If you have questions about the employment process, you are welcome to contact HR at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science, mailto:[email protected]. Application To apply for a position at University of Gothenburg, you must register an account in our recruitment system. You apply for the position via 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 posting and that it reaches the university no later than the final application deadline. Read more and apply via: University of Gothenburg | Researcher Application must be received by: 2026-09-14 The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to our operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives regulations, the university is required to retain application documents for two years after the employment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned after these two years have elapsed, otherwise they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment firms and to you who are job posting sellers: University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment firms and sellers of job postings.

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