Postdoctor In Metabolic Research

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At the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, at the Sahlgrenska Academy, we conduct research and education covering a wide range of knowledge areas. The institute comprises five different departments: Clinical Neuroscience, Health and Rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Physiology and Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

The Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, invites applications for a postdoctoral position at the Department of Physiology.

The Pregnancy Obesity Nutrition Child Health (PONCH) study investigates how obesity and diabetes during pregnancy affect both the mother and the child in the short and long term. We follow mothers and children during and after pregnancy, studying diet, physical activity, body composition, blood glucose, fats, hormones, metabolites, and the properties of adipose tissue. The project began in 2009, and so far, around 750 women have been recruited for various parts of the study.

Metabolic Research

Metabolic research aimed at investigating the significance of insulin resistance, metabolic patterns, and lifestyle factors during and after pregnancy that predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) following gestational diabetes. The aim is to study the metabolic health of these using examination methods to determine glucose tolerance, proteomic and metabolomic profiles, body composition, fitness level, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors. This is intended to identify high-risk individuals for the prevention of T2D development.

The research will primarily involve statistical analyses and the compilation of data from clinical visits for presentation and publication. Supervision of students . Additionally, examinations of study participants may be included. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for their own research segment but will also participate in our larger projects.

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher for this employment, the applicant should hold a PhD in Medicine-/Biotechnology, Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience or similar.

Experience in conducting clinical research projects, data analysis, and bioinformatics is an advantage. Proficiency in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is a requirement. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as organizational skills, independence, accuracy, and the ability to supervise students.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

The employment is limited (temporary) for 2 years, 100% of full-time, and is placed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Starting date: as soon as possible or as agreed.

If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Associate Professor Ulrika Andersson Hall, phone: +46 730 315 918, e-mail: [email protected]

Manager in charge is Researcher/Assistant Head of Department Kerstin Ebefors, phone: +46 31 786 3548, e-mail: [email protected]

Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons.

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Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2024-11-29

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