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There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Wearables and Biosensors in Out-of-Hospital Diagnosis and Monitoring of Adrenal Insufficiency (DC3) at the Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital Munich, Germany. The position is funded by the European Commission through the MSCA Doctoral Network Endotrain (Grant No: 101227148) and coordinated by the University of Bergen, Norway. Supervisors:  Prof. Nicole Reisch, Prof. Martin Reincke Location:  Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital Munich, Germany Duration: 3 years (with possibility of extension) Start date: August 2026 at latest The students will be enrolled in the structured PhD programme of the LMU Ph.D. Medical Research – Faculty of Medicine – LMU Munich This position is part of: 19 PhD Fellowships available in Digital Endocrinology in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (ENDOTRAIN). Join Europe’s first doctoral network in digital endocrinology – integrating AI, sensor technology, omics, and clinical medicine to transform diagnosis and treatment of adrenal diseases.  Digital medicine is entering a new era where human “digital twins” and sensor-based monitoring allow personalised diagnosis and treatment. ENDOTRAIN will train a new generation of interdisciplinary experts who merge clinical endocrinology, AI, data science, engineering, ethics and law into an integrated field of digital endocrinology. The programme focuses on adrenal disorders as a case study for advancing digital health in Europe. About the PhD position : This project is part of Work Package 1: Hormone dynamics within the ENDOTRAIN network. This PhD project focuses on optimizing therapy monitoring and individualized treatment in primary adrenal insufficiency using ambulatory endocrine and real-world, continuous datastreams based on chronobiologic rhythmicity and environmental challenges. About the project/work tasks: Key activities:  – Leverage dynamic hormone profiling (e.g., U-RHYTHM) and next-generation biosensors for ambulatory assessment in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency. – Conduct structured clinical phenotyping including endocrine diagnostics and monitoring parameters during physiologic stressors of daily life – Integrate wearable-derived physiological data (e.g., activity, heart rate, temperature) with endocrine test outcomes to optimise therapeutic monitoring. – Contribute to multimodal datasets feeding into the broader development of digital diagnostic tools in endocrinology. Research Fields:  Endocrinology, Chronobiology, Reproduction, Digital Health, Medical Sensors, Systems Physiology, Internal Medicine Secondments:   University of Ulm (D): To work with algorithms for wearable data University of Manchester (UK): To learn mathematical modelling of hormone rhythms. University of Bristol (UK): To learn mathematical modelling of hormone rhythms. Qualifications and personal qualities: We are seeking highly motivated candidates with: A Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Bioengineering, or a related field Strong interest in translational endocrinology and digital health technologies Basic programming or data science skills (R, Python) and interest in wearable data analysis are an asset Excellent command of written and spoken English Good communication skills and capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration Applicants must fulfill eligibility criteria for LMU Munich-based PhD positions and be willing to participate in training activities across Europe. For further details, please visit our webpages: Wearables and Biosensors in Out-of-Hospital Diagnosis and Monitoring of Adrenal Insufficiency (DC3) and the programme webpage: Endotrain Doctoral Training Network | UiB We can offer: – Competitive salary according to German Research Foundation (DFG) regulations – “E13 Stufe 2” – Full social security coverage in Germany – Travel and secondment budget included – Opportunities for international networking, industry exposure, and career development Your application must include: All applications must be submitted via the Jobbnorge portal  Your application must include the mandatory attachments from the ENDOTRAIN webpages – including: 1. Application form 2. CV  3. Mobility declaration  4. Motivation Letter Eligibility (MSCA Doctoral Network rules) Applicants can be of any nationality. Must not have resided or carried out a main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the past 36 months before start of the PhD. Must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) enabling doctoral studies. Must not already hold a doctoral degree. English proficiency required – transcripts of diplomas in English must be uploaded in Jobbnorge. In the “Jobbnorge-CV”: Only fill in the basics of your 1) personal details, 2) short information about your degrees (in the field “Education / academic qualifications”) – in order to minimise repetition with the CV attachment. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded (documentation must be provided). If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, you can apply provided completion of the final master exam before the position start date. Please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. For HR related questions contact the host institutions for the position you are applying (see link for the specific position) General information: Contact: Informal inquiries may be directed to Prof. Nicole Reisch and Prof. Martin Reincke Nicole.reisch@med.uni-muenchen.de and martin.reincke@med.uni-muenchen.de) For questions about the ENDOTRAIN programme, please contact Programme Manager Elizabeth Farmer (elizabeth.farmer@uib.no) For more information regarding technical matters connected to the application process, please contact HR Adviser Selina Sia Hausberg  Diversity and Inclusion MSCA -Endotrain has a gender equality plan where gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. Apply Now

PhD position There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Wearables and Biosensors in Out-of-Hospital Diagnosis and Monitoring of Primary Aldosteronism (DC5) at the Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital Munich, Germany. The position is funded by the European Commission through the MSCA Doctoral Network Endotrain (Grant No: 101227148) and coordinated by the University of Bergen, Norway. Supervisors:  Prof. Martin Reincke, Prof. Nicole Reisch Location: Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital Munich, Germany  Duration: 3 years (with possibility of extension) Start date: August 2026 at latest The students will be enrolled in the structured PhD programme at the LMU Ph.D. Medical Research – Faculty of Medicine – LMU Munich This position is part of 19 PhD Fellowships available in Digital Endocrinology in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (ENDOTRAIN). Join Europe’s first doctoral network in digital endocrinology – integrating AI, sensor technology, omics, and clinical medicine to transform diagnosis and treatment of adrenal diseases.  Digital medicine is entering a new era where human “digital twins” and sensor-based monitoring allow personalised diagnosis and treatment. ENDOTRAIN will train a new generation of interdisciplinary experts who merge clinical endocrinology, AI, data science, engineering, ethics and law into an integrated field of digital endocrinology. The programme focuses on adrenal disorders as a case study for advancing digital health in Europe. About the PhD position : This project is part of Work Package 1: Hormone Dynamics of the ENDOTRAIN network and focuses on optimizing the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism using real-world, continuous physiological and hormonal data streams based on chronobiologic steroid rhythmicity and environmental challenges (i.e. salt intake). About the project/work tasks: Key activities: Leverage dynamic hormone profiling (e.g., U-RHYTHM) and next-generation biosensors for ambulatory assessment in patients with primary aldosteronism Conduct structured clinical phenotyping including endocrine diagnostics and monitoring parameters during low and high salt intake and during physiologic stressors of daily life Integrate wearable-derived physiological data (e.g., activity, heart rate, temperature) with endocrine test outcomes to identify diagnostic patterns Contribute to multimodal datasets feeding into the broader development of digital diagnostic tools in endocrinology. Research Fields:  Endocrinology, Chronobiology, Digital Health, Medical Sensors, Systems Physiology, Internal Medicine Secondments:   University of Ulm (D): To work with algorithms for wearable data University of Manchester (UK): To learn mathematical modelling of hormone rhythms. University of Bristol (UK): To learn mathematical modelling of hormone rhythm Qualifications and personal qualities: We are seeking highly motivated candidates with: A Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Bioengineering, or a related field Strong interest in translational endocrinology and digital health technologies Basic programming or data science skills (R, Python) and interest in wearable data analysis are an asset Excellent command of written and spoken English Good communication skills and capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration Applicants must fulfill eligibility criteria for LMU Munich-based PhD positions and be willing to participate in training activities across Europe. For further details, please visit our webpages: Wearables and Biosensors in Out-of-Hospital Diagnosis and Monitoring of Primary Aldosteronism (DC5)  and the programme webpage: Endotrain Doctoral Training Network | UiB We can offer: Competitive salary according to German Research Foundation (DFG) regulations – “E13 Stufe 2” Full social security coverage in Germany Travel and secondment budget included Opportunities for international networking, industry exposure, and career development Your application must include: Your application must include the mandatory attachments from the ENDOTRAIN webpages – including 1. Application form 2. CV 3. Mobility declaration 4. Motivation Letter Eligibility (MSCA Doctoral Network rules) Applicants can be of any nationality. Must not have resided or carried out a main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the past 36 months before start of the PhD. Must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) enabling doctoral studies. Must not already hold a doctoral degree. English proficiency required – transcripts of diplomas in English must be uploaded in Jobbnorge. In the “Jobbnorge-CV”: Only fill in the basics of your 1) personal details, 2) short information about your degrees (in the field “Education / academic qualifications”) – in order to minimise repetition with the CV attachment. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded (documentation must be provided). If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, you can apply provided completion of the final master exam before the position start date. Please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. For HR related questions contact the host institutions for the position you are applying (see link for the specific position) General information: Contact: Informal inquiries may be directed to Prof. Nicole Reisch and Prof. Martin Reincke (Nicole.reisch@med.uni-muenchen.de and martin.reincke@med.uni-muenchen.de) For questions about the ENDOTRAIN programme, please contact Programme Manager Elizabeth Farmer (elizabeth.farmer@uib.no) For more information regarding technical matters connected to the application process, please contact HR Adviser Selina Sia Hausberg Diversity and Inclusion MSCA -Endotrain has a gender equality plan where gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. Apply Now

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. The Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them. The Institute is composed of the following four departments: The Department of Infectious Diseases The Department of Microbiology and Immunology The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology The Department of Laboratory Medicine At present, the institute has about 340 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets. The Camuñas-Soler lab is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a project combining functional cell-based assays and single-cell transcriptomics to study kidney injury. The project is a collaboration with AstraZeneca supported by the Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM). The Camuñas-Soler lab is part of SciLifeLab and WCMTM and maintains an active network of international collaborators in academia and industry. The research environment provides access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and close interaction with both clinical researchers and AstraZeneca scientists. Subject area Single-cell genomics and functional imaging of kidney epithelial injury Subject area description The project aims to develop and apply novel experimental methods to study functional heterogeneity in proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) during kidney injury. By combining direct measurements of albumin reabsorption with single-cell transcriptomics, the project seeks to identify molecular programs underlying epithelial dysfunction and to discover targetable pathways relevant to kidney disease. Duties The successful candidate will lead experimental work across multiple PTEC injury models, including toxic, metabolic, inflammatory, and hypoxia–reoxygenation stress. Key tasks include functional uptake assays using fluorescently labelled albumin, cell and tissue imaging, preparation of single-cell RNA sequencing libraries, data generation from primary human PTECs and acute kidney slices, and close collaboration with computational researchers for downstream analysis. Validation of candidate pathways in tissue slices will be an additional component of the work. Optimization of functional cell-based assays to study proximal tubular epithelial cell (PTEC) physiology and injury responses Performing experiments in cell culture systems and acute kidney tissue slices Measurement of albumin uptake and other functional readouts using fluorescence-based and imaging approaches Preparation of single-cell RNA sequencing libraries using established platforms (e.g. SmartSeq2, 10X Genomics, Parse) Generation and quality control of experimental data from functional assays, imaging, and sequencing experiments Collaboration with computational researchers for downstream data analysis and interpretation Design and execution of validation experiments using molecular biology and imaging-based methods Documentation and optimization of experimental protocols Presentation of results in group meetings, scientific conferences, and manuscript preparation Mentoring of junior researchers and students Eligibility 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. Assessment criteria This position is highly experimental and is suited for a researcher with strong hands-on experience in cell-based assays, tissue culture, molecular biology and cell microscopy. Prior experience with single-cell RNA sequencing, functional assays in epithelial cells, or work with primary human material is highly desirable. Experience working in interdisciplinary or translational research environments will be considered a strong asset. The ideal candidates should also have the following qualifications: PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Biology, or a related life science discipline Strong hands-on experience in cell-based assays and tissue culture, preferably including primary human cells Experience with molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, qPCR, and NGS library preparation Experience with cell imaging, microscopy techniques, and associated analysis tools (e.g. Fiji) Knowledge of single-cell RNA sequencing methods is highly desirable Experience with functional assays in epithelial cells or kidney-related models is considered a merit Experience with flow cytometry and/or FACS-based cell sorting is considered a merit Experience analyzing high-dimensional biological data and programming languages (Python) is considered a merit Ability to work independently, plan experiments, and troubleshoot complex experimental workflows Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment High level of motivation, accuracy, and organizational skills Fluency in English Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance Employment The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year’s extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed. Selection process Help for appliants. Contact information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Joan Camuñas Soler: joan.camunas@gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:  https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Application Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people’s health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. Through a fruit-ful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research The Institute of Clinical Sciences, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sahlgrenska Academy, is seeking a Postdoctor for perinatal medical wet and dry lab research at the Perinatal laboratory. The Perinatal laboratory is a research laboratory with extensive research activity of a high interna-tional level. The main languages are English and Swedish, the working environment is stimulating and developing with high productivity and the research group is inter-professional. The Perinatal laboratory and research group is led by Professor Bo Jacobsson. Our research group is located at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Oslo). We investigate genetic and environmental factors affecting human gestational age at pre-term birth. We work with unique genomic data containing thousands of family trios from Norway, complemented by extensive collections of medical and questionnaire-related variables, validated environmental exposures, and a birth registry covering over four million pregnancies from Sweden. Preterm delivery and the duration of gestation are heritable traits. Our group has recently published the largest GWAS meta-analysis of gestational duration and preterm birth to date. As Postdoctor you will contribute to ongoing efforts moving our genetic discoveries to biological and mechanistic understanding. We expect to characterize and understand some of the loci known to be associated with gestational duration and preterm birth. Subject area Perinatal medical research Subject area description Preterm delivery and the duration of gestation are heritable traits. Our group has recently published the largest GWAS meta-analysis of gestational duration and preterm birth to date. As postdoc fel-low you will contribute to ongoing efforts moving genetic discoveries to the lab to gain biological in-sights into preterm delivery. Our group has started mapping variants to specific gene targets in en-dometrial stromal cells (2d cell culture). The postdoc’s project will focus on modelling the genetics of gestational duration in pregnancy on-a-chip systems, expanding the 2d cell culture system to a mul-ti-cell type co-culture system that better recapitulates pregnancy anatomy, functions, and responses. Duties The main task is to conduct high-quality research in perinatal medical research. There will be great opportunities to expand focus within the framework of the specified projects and the researcher’s interests. The Postdoctor is also expected to contribute to other projects (from collaborators or oth-er researchers at Perinatal laboratory). The position includes responsibility to contribute to high im-pact level publications. The Postdoctor is expected to conduct specialized laboratory tasks in rela-tion to the genetics of gestational duration and using microphysiological models. This includes cell co-culture assays in pregnancy-on-chip models (i.e., feto-maternal interfaces on-chip or lower re-productive tract on-chip), in vitro cell-differentiation as well as loss- and gain- of function experi-ments involving human samples, among other cell biology techniques. The employment include a planned research stay abroad of at least one year at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas (USA). This research stay constitutes an integral part of the Postdoctor position and aims to develop the techniques and acquire skills required to implement pregnancy-on-chip models. The position involves contributing to various types of important administrative work for the PI and the needs of the whole group related to academic research, such as grant applications, writing sci-entific reports and project proposals, writing ethics applications, as well as co-authoring research manuscripts, including submission to the journal process and other tasks. Eligibility 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. Assessment criteria Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as molecular or cell biology, devel-opmental biology, molecular biosciences, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a closely related disci-pline. The applicant should have demonstrated experience in experimental cell biology, as well as proven expertise in molecular biology techniques, including cell culture. Excellent oral and written English language skills. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a proven ability to write clear and coherent scientific text with at least one published manuscript where the applicant is first author and wrote a major part of the text. Meritorious for the position: Experience with primary cell culture, particularly endometrial/ cervical cells and/or placental cells Experience with gene editing Experience with organ-on-chip/microphysiological systems or microfluidics, particularly pregnancy on a chip Experience with molecular techniques including siRNA knockdown and gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9) Experience with molecular biology techniques (qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence) Understanding of pregnancy and fetal biology Experience with co-culture systems Experience in student supervision Employment The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100 % of full-time and is placed at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Starting date: As agreed Selection process

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Doctoral position in Medical Science Project title: Can Sustained Weight Loss from Midlife Improve Well-being in the Elderly? The Section for Care in long-term conditions is located at the Institute of Health and Care Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university’s doctoral student pages https://www.gu.se/en/doctoral-studies Duties  Doctoral education in Medical Science comprises carrying out a scientific project and completing at least 30 credits of courses at third-cycle level. The doctoral student must also write a scientific compilation thesis or monograph corresponding to at least 120 credits. For more information about third-cycle studies at Sahlgrenska Academy, see https://www.gu.se/en/sahlgrenska-akademin/doctoral-studies Project: The project investigates whether substantial and sustained weight loss initiated in midlife can improve everyday functioning and well-being among individuals with obesity as they age. Many of the adverse effects of obesity on quality of life overlap with age-related changes, suggesting that older adults with obesity may be particularly vulnerable. However, it remains unclear to what extent these negative effects can be mitigated through long-term weight loss. The project therefore aims to examine how weight loss initiated in midlife affects older individuals with regard to for example quality of life, independence, mobility, physical activity, and risk of dementia. The doctoral student will analyse data from the world-leading Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study, a long-term clinical intervention study originally designed to investigate the effects of weight loss on mortality, but which also includes extensive measures of functioning and well-being. The SOS study comprises a total of 2,010 patients who underwent bariatric surgery and 2,037 matched control participants, with more than 20 years of follow-up. Within the framework of the present project, the SOS70+ cohort has been established, consisting of participants who reached the age of 70 years or older during the follow-up period. Within this cohort, individuals who underwent bariatric surgery in midlife and achieved sustained weight loss (n = 250) will be compared with individuals who received conventional treatment without corresponding weight loss (n = 247). The doctoral student will be part of a dynamic research environment and will work in close collaboration with experienced researchers at the Institute of Health Care Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. The supervisors’ complementary expertise and extensive experience in doctoral education ensure favourable conditions for achieving the project’s educational and scientific objectives. It would be desirable if the applicant has experience in research, particularly within areas related to obesity or ageing and health. Experience of working with data from large-scale, longitudinal intervention studies, as well as strong skills in data processing and statistical analysis using R, are considered meritorious. Excellent proficiency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken, is a requirement. Swedish is necessary for working with data and for interactions within the national research context, while English is required as the language of research, scientific publications, and international collaboration. Doctoral studies comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree.  As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period, and result in a corresponding extension of the studies. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration. Eligibility  Doctoral education requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject. The general eligibility requirements for doctoral studies are: 1. having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or 2. the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or 3. the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad. Specific entry requirements for this subject, according to the general syllabus, are: having successfully completed the English B/6 course or is considered to have acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies. Assessment criteria  The selection of applicants who meet the basic and specific eligibility requirements will be based on the ability to assimilate the doctoral studies. The assessment shall attach particular importance to documented qualifications for: – specific knowledge and skills within the subject area and related research fields – experience of scientific theory and relevant research methodology – scientific analysis and presentation verified through an academic paper, degree project, scientific journals or the like. Admission and employment  Once you have been admitted to doctoral studies, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg. The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100. Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time. A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at doctoral level for four years. Location: Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Section for Care in long-term conditions. Extent: 100%. First day of employment: as agreed. The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students. Please note, doctoral studies at the Institute of Health and Care Sciences requires physical presence to conduct the studies. If the admitted applicant needs a residence permit for higher education to pursue studies in Sweden, the Institute of Health and Care Sciences has the right to revoke the admission decision if the applicant cannot present a valid residence permit no later than at the start of the studies.  Contact information For more information about the project please contact: Principal supervisor Per-Arne Svensson, Professor,

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. 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 postdoctoral researcher will take part of a preclinical research project with the overarching aim to determine how long-acting GLP-1R agonists work in the brain to cause body weight loss. Subject area Neuroscience/Neuroendocrinology Subject area description Our research aims to understand how long-acting GLP-1R agonists engage neuronal populations in the brain to cause reduced feeding and loss of body weight. We utilize in vivo studies in transgenic mouse models that allow us to specifically manipulate neurons that are responsive to GLP-1R agonists using chemo- and optogenetics and ablations. In addition to food intake and body weight recordings, we can study the energy expenditure and peripheral substrate utilization in our mice. We combine these in vivo studies with modern histology, detecting both protein and RNA in brain tissue. The outcome of our research can help identify potential neuronal targets for more directed future anti-obesity treatments with fewer side effects. It will also add to our existing knowledge of how the brain controls our energy balance. Job assignments The postdoctoral researcher will be an important part of our research group and is expected to actively and independently drive a specific research project, with support from supervisors and other group members. The work involves planning, organizing, and conducting in vivo experiments in transgenic mice. The work includes stereotactic surgery, AAV vectors, in vivo chemo- and optogenetics, metabolic phenotyping, food intake measurements, as well as behavioral studies with a focus on aversion and food intake preferences. Furthermore, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to work with in situ hybridization and immunofluorescence. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to actively participate in group meetings, be responsible for documentation related to their own project, participate in the writing of scientific articles, and provide support with mentorship of students/doctoral candidates. Eligibility 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 shall hold a PhD in a relevant subject area, i.e. neuroscience/biological sciences/metabolism, directed towards studies of food intake regulation. Assessment The applicant must have solid experience in experimental animal work (mouse), including documented experience of stereotactic injections, chemo- and optogenetics, as well as behavioral studies related to aversive behaviors/food intake. Practical experience with histological techniques is also considered a merit, in particular multiplex in situ hybridization and confocal microscopy. Other important qualifications include excellent oral and written proficiency in English and at least one first-author publication in scientific journals. We value an applicant who appreciates collaboration and open communication and who is organized and efficient. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Employment 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. Contact information If you have questions regarding the employment please contact Researcher Linda Engström Ruud, phone: +46 766 183 513, e-mail:linda.engstrom.ruud@gu.se. Manager in charge is Professor/Assistant Head of Department Suzanne L Dickson, phone:  +46 703 693 568, e-mail: suzanne.dickson@gu.se. Application documents are not to be submitted through the contact persons. Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:  https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply Application Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. Please enclose PhD certificate with the application. Applications must be received by: 2026-02-18. Apply Now

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people’s health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. The department of obstetrics and gynecology conducts research in reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. Many of the research group leaders have a translational approach with laboratory based research in connection to clinical research. The employment is within Lina Bergman’s research group that focuses on preeclampsia with its complications for mother and offspring in short- and long-term. A specific research focus is cerebral complications in the mother. The research activities include biobanks and databases in Sweden and South Africa, epidemiological studies, randomized controlled trials of drugs to treat preeclampsia, in vitro studies of the blood-brain barrier and immunological reactions in the brain and an animal model of preeclampsia. The position will be located to the laboratory for neurophysiology at Sahlgrenska Academy where Lina Bergman’s research group conducts their preclinical research. The research group of Lina Bergman is also part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational medicine, (https://www.gu.se/en/molecular-translational-medicine), which means many excellent opportunities for career development and scientific exchange. Subject area Neuroprotective treatment in preeclampsia and eclampsia with focus on the effects postpartum Subject area description The research aims to increase the understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of cerebral complications to preeclampsia and eclampsia and to investigate potential neuroprotective treatments for preeclampsia and eclampsia with focus postpartum. The research will be conducted through animal models (mouse and rat), particularly in the so-called RUPP mode where the blood flow to the uterus is reduced to mimic a preeclampsia-like state with hypertension and end-organ dysfunction. The model is also under development to reflect seizures, eclampsia including evaluation postpartum. The goal with the model is to treat the rats with old and new neuroprotective drugs and evaluate the effect through assessment of the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, degree of neuroinflammation and vessel reactivity. We also plan to investigate memory function in these animals after treatment as a proxy for long-term outcome. Duties The tasks include to perform animal surgery as described above, handle animals before and after surgery and collect biological samples after the experiments are terminated. Further, the position includes to take part in the evaluation of the outcomes with techniques present at the laboratory since before. The tasks also include to take part in supervision of PhD students at the laboratory and other students when they are at the laboratory. Specifically for this postdoc assignment, the work focuses on evaluation of persisting neurological injury after preeclampsia and eclampsia by assessment of memory function, executive ability and brain injury at different time points in the animal model. Finally, the tasks also involve to compile the results and writing of publications. Eligibility 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. Assessment criteria To qualify the applicant must have a Ph.D. in relevant subject. The applicant must have experience in handling animals and approved course in animal research and practical laboratory experience. Highly proficient in spoken and written English is necessary. Knowledge of Swedish is an asset. Meriting experience from RUPP surgery, experience from blood-flow investigations, experience from in vivo experiments and experience from testing of executive function and memory in rat models. Previous knowledge in neuroanatomy and / or neurophysiology is also meriting. The applicant is expected to plan, execute, and analyze experiments in an independent manner and to actively contribute scientifically to the group. We value a candidate who is driven, organizational, meticulous, effective and independent. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Employment The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100% of full-time and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, department of obstetrics and gynecology. Preferably with starting date in June. Contact information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Senior consultant, Docent, Lina Bergman; phone +46 707920780 or email lina.bergman@obgyn.gu.se , or Senior researcher Joakim Ek; email joakim.ek@neuro.gu.se. Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Application Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. Attach a description over your strengths and what you believe would be your contributions to the research group. Also describe your career goals for the coming 5 years. The applicant is asked to provide a proof of completed PhD exam. Applications must be received by: 2026-02-24