The University of Gothenburg is offering a Postdoctoral Position in Epigenetics at the Institute of Biomedicine, within the Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research. This opportunity is open to early-career researchers with a PhD in Medicine, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, or related fields.
To be eligible for this postdoctoral position, applicants must hold a PhD in Medicine, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, or a related field, awarded no more than three years before the application deadline (exceptions may apply for special circumstances). Candidates should have experience in high-throughput genomics data analysis, proficiency in programming tools like R or Matlab, and a solid background in biology.
The University of Gothenburg is a leading public research university founded in 1891 located in Sweden’s second-largest city. With over 47,000 students and 6,700 staff, it offers a diverse range of programs across eight faculties, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and arts. Known for its interdisciplinary approach and strong international collaborations, the university excels in research areas like marine science, global studies, and public health.
Göteborgs universitet Information
Established in 1891, Göteborgs universitet (The University of Gothenburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Göteborg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Göteborgs universitet (GU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Göteborgs universitet (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 128 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg’s online recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button in the job advertisement. Applicants are responsible for ensuring a complete application, which must include:
A cover letter describing previous research experience and motivation for applying
A comprehensive CV including a list of publications
Proof of PhD degree
Contact details of two referees
Application portal: University of Gothenburg Job Portal