Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurological Research

Uppsala Universitet · Vollzeit

Box 256, Uppsala, Schweden

The position is financed by funds from the Ländell Foundation for Medical Research (91143). The position will be located at an institution within the Faculty of Medicine. Duties Conduct independent research. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, you must have completed a doctoral degree or hold a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special circumstances, the doctoral degree may have been completed earlier. Special circumstances include parental leave, leave due to illness, positions of trust within trade union organizations, service in total defense, or other similar circumstances, or clinical service or service/assignments relevant to the field. A person employed as a postdoctoral researcher may not have previously been employed as a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University in the same or a closely related field for more than one year. Selection Criteria In the selection of eligible applicants, particular weight will be given to research merits in neurological research, primarily regarding Friedreich's ataxia. Personal suitability will be considered. Following a qualitative overall assessment of competence and skill, applicants will be selected based on who is assessed to have the best prerequisites for implementing and developing the relevant tasks and contributing to the development of the operation. Application The application should include the following: • A personal letter • Current CV • List of the applicant's publications • List of received research grants • Certificate of completed doctoral degree • Description of the applicant's research project • Implementation plan • Certificate from the dean that the relevant institution at the Faculty of Medicine is prepared to receive the applicant Salary: Individual salary determination applies. Start Date: Normally within six months. Employment Type: Fixed-term position. Extent: 100% Information about the position is provided by Dean Professor Pernilla Åsenlöf, 018-471 4768, or Assistant Head of Administration Martin Wahlén, 018-471 18 81. Welcome to submit your written application by September 24, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/2396. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a requirement for employment; applicants must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]