Postdoctor in Neurochemistry with a specialisation in Biomarkers

Reference number PAR 2026/236

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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 researcher employment at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry.

The Neurochemistry laboratory, at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, conducts neurochemical medical research targeted to understand the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. An important goal is to identify protein changes linked to the pathophysiology of human diseases, known as biomarkers, which can be valuable to explore disease mechanisms, for diagnosis, and to monitor treatment effects in man.

The Neurochemistry laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the development as well as both clinical and neurochemical validation of methods for measuring the neurofilament alpha-internexin (AINX) in body fluids. 

Subject area

Neurochemistry with a specialisation in Biomarkers

Subject area description

Neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementias, are becoming increasingly prevalent as the population ages. Current cognitive tests used in dementia diagnostics are often too blunt to detect mild cognitive impairment or to differentiate between various neurodegenerative disorders. While established cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and more recently blood-based, biomarkers exist for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and are routinely used in diagnostics, such markers are still lacking for other conditions, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD).  Thus, we need new markers that reflect different disease mechanisms in order to facilitate early and reliable diagnosis.

Job assignments

The employment is connected to a project aimed at developing new immunochemical methods for quantifying the neurofilament AINX in body fluids, as well as further investigating this protein in neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and frontotemporal dementia. The responsibilities include validating and evaluating new analytical methods, as well as conducting clinical neurochemical studies. The analytical methods include various immunochemical platforms, such as Simoa, MSD, and Nulisa. The role also involves administrative tasks related to the projects, such as compiling and reporting data. 

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 should hold a PhD within the subject area of Neurochemistry.

Assessment

The applicant should have research experience in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions. Knowledge and experience in protein chemical analyses and the development of new immunochemical methods on the Simoa, MSD, and Nulisa platforms are considered merits. Furthermore, experience with antibody characterization, for example through immunoprecipitation, is also advantageous. Other desirable qualifications include the ability to manage data and coordinate projects, and to have contact with collaborative partners. Great emphasis will be 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 Hlin Kvartsberg, phone: +46 31 343 0025, e-mail: hlin.kvartsbergneuro.gu.se

Manager in charge is Professor/Head of Department Henrik Zetterberg, phone: +46 768 672 647, e-mail: henrik.zetterbergclinchem.gu.se

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

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Application

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Please enclose PhD certificate with the application.

Applications must be received by: 2026-03-30

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