Postdoctoral fellow in adipose tissue during pregnancy
Göteborgs universitet / Övriga jobb / Göteborg
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The increasing worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity is a most important global health threat. Carrying extra fat may lead to serious health consequences such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication in obese pregnant women and GDM increases the risk of T2D later in life. Further, many women find it difficult to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. The Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine, at Sahlgrenska Academy is now recruiting a postdoctoral fellow for in depth studies of human adipose tissue and its role in development of metabolic disorders, particularly during pregnancy, and its impact on weight maintenance/reduction postpartum.
Subject area
Adipose tissue during pregnancy
Subject area description
The project includes experimental and clinical studies with focus on the human adipose tissue morphology and function during pregnancy and its role in development of inflammation and insulin resistance/GDM as well as its impact on weight maintenance/reduction postpartum.
Job assignments
Responsibility for logistics and collection of data in a new clinical study of pregnant women, information to and examination of participants including analysis of body composition, and sampling of adipose tissue (needle biopsy). Further, analysis of adipose tissue and blood samples including cell/tissue culture, microscopy and computerized image analysis, and immunological techniques, as well as development/management of databases and statistical analysis.
Eligibility
An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at Göteborg University. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application.
The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Assessment
We are looking for a passionate and creative postdoctoral fellow with experience of clinical studies. A medical degree as well as experience in the fields of physiology/pathophysiology during pregnancy, metabolism/endocrinology and body composition are valuable qualifications. Experience of adipose tissue needle aspiration and analysis of body composition using air displacement plethysmography is also a valuable qualification. Other merits are experience of analysis of adipose tissue/adipocytes (including cell/tissue incubation, microscopy and computerized image analysis (Tissue Studio) and immunological techniques), development/management of databases and an interest in statistical analysis. The applicant is expected to work both independently and in collaboration and to speak/write Swedish and English fluently.
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 temporary, 2 years, full time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine.
For further information:
Please contact Malin Lönn, associate professor, +46 707 186 744,
malin.lonn@medic.gu.se.
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http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representativesHow to apply
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The application should contain:
• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• A CV including a list of publications
• Proof of completed PhD
• Contact details of two references.
Closing date: 2017-12-06
The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.
Salary is determined on an individual basis.
Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
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Publiceringsdatum2017-11-15ErsättningGöteborgs universitet tillämpar individuell lönesättning.
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Medicinaregatan 7B
40530 Göteborg
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Jobbnummer 3804979
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