Research Assistant in Medicine - Temporary Position at the Department of Medical Sciences
Subject Area
Subject area of the position: Medicine
Background
Örebro University is internationally recognized and a world leader in research on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and participates in the EU-funded research project INTERCEPT. The project aims to prevent Crohn's disease by identifying, validating, and verifying biomarkers in large international cohorts. Within the project, Örebro University is responsible for the work package aimed at analyzing samples from individuals later diagnosed with Crohn's disease and their controls, making the IBD and Translational Gastroenterology research group a central node in the international collaboration. To strengthen the research group and contribute to the project's implementation, we are now seeking a research assistant with experience in translational research within inflammatory bowel diseases.
Job Responsibilities
As a research assistant in the project, you will work on validating and verifying biomarkers for Crohn's disease, based on serum samples from large European cohorts (including PREDICT, Lifelines, HUNT, MDC, and EPIC). Main tasks include proteomics, antibody, and glycosylation data analyses, result interpretation, and scientific publication. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with international research partners within the INTERCEPT consortium. In addition to research tasks, some teaching, not exceeding 20% of the position, may be included in the employment.
Qualifications
A master's degree in medicine, biomedicine, or a related field, as well as several years of research experience in medical science, is required for this position.
Assessment Criteria
The candidate should have documented experience in proteomics, metabolomics, and autoantibodies, particularly applied to clinical materials, and extensive experience in data analysis and research on IBD biomarkers. Scientific publications in internationally recognized journals in the field, including first authorship, are required. Additional requirements include experience analyzing protein data from the Olink platform or similar technologies, as well as experience with autoantibody and metabolomics analysis. The work involves close collaboration with international IBD research groups. Experience with international collaborations, good knowledge of national and international patient cohorts, and involvement in collaborations between Örebro University and Region Örebro County are meritorious. Experience presenting research at national and international IBD conferences is meritorious. Furthermore, teaching experience, especially in problem-based learning in medical education, is a merit.
Particularly important personal qualities include meticulousness, analytical ability, independence, and collaborative skills, as the position involves working in a multidisciplinary research group with several large national and international collaborations. Excellent skills in both Swedish and English, spoken and written, are meritorious.
Information
The position is 100%, for 6 months. Örebro University applies individual salary setting.
Further information about the position is provided by Professor Jonas Halfvarson at 0738082361, email:
[email protected], or Unit Manager Liza Ljungberg at 019-30 1477, email:
[email protected].
At Örebro University, we expect all employees to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their work and quality, show commitment to collaboration and development, and show respect for others through a constructive and professional approach.
Örebro University actively works with equal opportunities and gender equality and aims to create a work environment characterized by openness, trust, and respect. We value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.
Application
Submit your application on our website by clicking the "Apply" button.
A complete application should include the following electronic documents:
• A personal letter explaining how you can contribute to the university's continued development
• CV with relevant description of accumulated competence
• Description of scientific merits
• Copies of relevant certificates/documents proving eligibility and requirements
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum ten works in full-text format)
Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian, or Danish can be assessed.
More information for applicants can be found on our Job Openings page: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/
Application deadline is 2025-11-20. We welcome your application!
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