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The Department of Clinical Sciences is one of six departments at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Research and education at the department focus on human health and quality of life. We represent 16 different subject areas (sections) and are divided into four sections. Through an enriching collaboration with healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefit both healthcare and research. 

The Department of Plastic Surgery conducts clinical research in the clinical fields handled by the plastic surgery specialty. Typical research areas are craniofacial surgery, surgery in lip, jaw, palate, breast reconstructions, microsurgery, sex-confirmation surgery and surgery in case of skin excess. A small part includes experimental research where the goal is to produce tissues such as fat, cartilage and skin for plastic surgery reconstructions. 

The research group that is now looking for employees works with 3Dbioprinting, ff of fat fabric. For a decade, techniques have been developed in several animal models and a main focus is the vascularisation of 3D bioprinted implants.

Tasks 

The employment includes working with 3Dbioprinting of fat tissue, skin and cartilage. The printed tissues should be implanted either in animal models (mouse, rat pig) or in humans. Furthermore, bioprinting in an operating room should be performed under sterile conditions.

The work involves planning and implementing experiments and method development independently and in collaboration with research leaders.

Qualifications 

For the position, the applicant must be a doctoral student and have a civil engineering degree in biotechnology. Preference is given to those who have knowledge and skills that are directly useful in the project. Preparation of bioink, preparation of fatty tissue from the surgical department, bioprinting of fat, cartilage and skin, cell culture, naninindentation, immunohistochemistry. Merit is knowledge in animal experiments (mouse, rat, pig), FACS, TOF-SIMS.

Employment 

The position is a fixed-term full-time job (100%) for 10 months, with placement at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Plastic Surgery. Access: 2026-12-01

Contact details of the employment 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Lars Kölby; e-mail: lars.kolby@surgery.gu.se or by phone: 070-645 11 55.    

Trade unions 

Trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare

Application 

You can apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the deadline. 

The degree certificate for a doctoral degree is required and must be available before the application period expires and is attached to the application.

The application must be submitted by:: 2026-11-11

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