Researcher
Göteborgs universitet / Apotekarjobb / Göteborg
2017-02-03
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Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
Our primary research focus at the Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine is on metabolism, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. We support and promote research and
teaching in translational medicine to improve health and to benefit society.
The research in the group is focused on long-term effects after bariatric surgery as well as genetic and molecular causes of obesity and its sequelae. We lead the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study that was designed to determine the effects of bariatric surgery on obesity-related comorbidities and mortality. In addition, we study the genetics of obesity in the SOS SibPair
cohort which includes families with obesity discordant siblings.
The overall aim of our research is improve treatment of obesity by optimizing the use of bariatric surgery and contribute to the identification of novel targets for drug development.
Job assignments
Within the SOS SibPair study we have identified individuals who are likely to suffer from genetically-induced obesity and their genetic setup has been analysed in detail using whole
genome sequencing. The work includes identification of additional individuals likely to have genetically-induced obesity by analysing 20 years of body weight data in combination with
history of disease in participants from the SOS study. The genetic setup from these additional individuals will also be analyzed using whole genome sequencing.
The work includes interpretation of whole genome sequencing data from individuals with genetically-induced obesity. The employee will be responsible for identifying genetic defects in
signaling pathways involved in feeding and appetite or that in other ways may cause obesity. The employee will also be responsible for judging whether identified signaling pathways involve factors that may be suitable for development of new weight loss therapies. Furthermore, the job includes publication of results from these studies.
Qualifications
High scientific competence (Professor level) within the area of central nervous system regulation of body weight, extensive experience of analysing large and complex data sets including
longitudinal weight loss data and register-based information on obesity-associated disease affecting body weight development, and extensive experience from the pharmaceutical industry
in the field of obesity/metabolism. Since original study data (questionnaires, medical records, and register data) have been collected in Swedish, it is crucial that the employee has very good
knowledge of the Swedish language.
For further information please contact:
Lena Carlsson Ekander, Professor
031-342 79 89
lena.carlsson@medic.gu.se Labour union
OFR/S: Peter Brandt
• 46 31 786 11 69
peter.brandt@gu.se SACO: Catrine Folcker
• 46 31 786 4234
catrine.folcker@ped.gu.se SEKO: Patrik Aspholm
031-786 11 73
seko@gu.se The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.
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.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Extent: 20 %. Fixed-term employment, 24 months
Publiceringsdatum2017-02-03ErsättningSalary is determined on an individual basis.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-02-22
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: Reference number: PET 2017/94
FöretagGöteborgs universitet
AdressGöteborgs universitet
Box 100
40530 GÖTEBORG
KontorsadressUniversitetsplatsen 1
Jobbnummer 3299670
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