Teaching Assistent

We are looking for a candidate with documented experience working with Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) as a model system, including cultivation, genetic crossing schemes, and drug testing. The successful applicant should have practical experience with cytotoxicity assays and molecular biology techniques such as RNA and DNA extraction, RNA purification, qPCR, and protein analysis, including Western blotting. Experience with fluorescence microscopy for gene expression analysis is required. The position also requires the ability to work independently, in a structured and meticulous manner, and to follow established protocols and instructions. Good computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. The following qualifications are considered meritorious: - Experience with statistical analysis software, such as GraphPad Prism. - Experience with image analysis software. - Ability to read, critically evaluate, and present scientific literature. - Additional experience with fluorescence microscopy and advanced molecular biology laboratory techniques. ## **Employment** The employment is limited (temporary) for 9 months, 20 % of full-time and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, the Department of Surgery. Starting date; On agreement. ## **Contact information for the post** If you have any questions about the position, please contact Researcher Gautam Kao; phone: +46 730544845 or email: gautam.kao@gu.se. ## **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-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives](https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives) ## **Application** To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. 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 attach the following documents to your application: \- CV \- A cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualifications \- A description of any previous research experience (if applicable) Please also attach a certificate of enrolment/transcript from Ladok showing that you are enrolled as a student in higher education. **Applications must be received by:** 2026-09-22 The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. 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.