Research assistant in acquired brain injury - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Would you like to contribute to understanding and treating the injured brain, together with skilled and motivated colleagues in an international research environment? Are you interested in bridging basic neuroscience, pharmacology, and translational research?
We welcome your application for a researcher position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical institution with more than 250 employees and over 900 additional coworkers connected via the Uppsala University Hospital. The Department of Medical Sciences has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a number of different areas. The research carried out at the department is performed in close connection with the clinical activities at the Uppsala University Hospital, which includes both basic studies on the causes of a variety of illnesses and the development and evaluation of improved diagnostics and new treatment methods. More information about the Department of Medical Sciences can be found at https://www.uu.se/en/department/medical-sciences

Our group investigates the biological mechanisms underlying traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the aim of identifying processes that drive secondary brain injury. We study how genetic factors influence recovery and clinical outcome after TBI, and we explore pharmacological interventions that can improve prognosis. The research includes work with experimental animal models, molecular and cellular analyses, and translational studies based on patient samples. The group collaborates closely with clinical researchers and international partners, linking experimental discoveries to improved patient care.

Duties

The position involves planning and conducting experimental work in neuroscience, molecular biology, and pharmacology, including:

• Animal models of traumatic brain injury
• Histopathological analysis of brain tissue and imaging
• Testing of pharmacological treatments
• You will also perform data analysis, contribute to publications, and participate in the group’s scientific activities

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in biomedicine, medicine, pharmacy, or a related field
• Documented experience in wet‑lab experimental research.
• Proficiency in molecular and cellular techniques
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken
• Accuracy, independence, and collaborative skills

Additional qualifications

• Experience with laboratory animal models and ethical applications
• Knowledge of neurobiology or pharmacological treatment
• Experience with bioinformatics or image analysis
• Previous experience with TBI or related neurological research

About the employment

The position is a temporary full-time employment (100 %) for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. 

For further information about the position, please contact: researcher Elham Rostami, elham.rostami@uu.se

In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.

Please submit your application by November 26th 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3393.

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