Researcher

About the role

The lab of Dr. Joan Camuñas stands at the interface of genomics, biophysics and precision medicine. Our mission is to develop experimental and computational methods to identify molecular mechanisms leading to dysfunctional cellular states in human disease. The candidate will contribute to improve Slice-seq, a new method to study human pancreatic tissue slices using high-resolution calcium imaging in combination with spatial transcriptomics. The researcher will develop methods to improve the viability of pancreatic slices cultures, develop approaches for their cryopreservation, and distribution. The researcher will also run single-cell genomic and spatial transcriptomic assays on pancreatic tissue. The project will require significant interdisciplinary work in the areas of physiology, molecular biology and islet biology. The research group is embedded in the Wallenberg Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine (WCMTM) and SciLifeLab in the University of Gothenburg and is tightly connected to a broad network of international collaborators.

Duties

• Develop and perform high-resolution spatial transcriptomics in multiple slices
• Perform high-resolution calcium imaging in acute pancreatic tissue slices
• Perform single-cell protocols using high-throughput liquid handling instrumentation
• Develop methods to improve acute tissue slice culture, cryopreservation and distribution
• Analyze the generated data, design and perform validations through tissue imaging and other functional measurements
• Lead the project, present results in group meetings and conferences, and write research papers based on scientific discoveries
• Help supervise and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant research area (e.g. Physiology, Molecular Biology)
• Highly motivated, proactive and diligent
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Experience working with acute pancreatic slices
• Experience in experimental methods in spatial transcriptomics and single-cell genomics (Parse is a plus)
• Experience in pancreatic islet biology
• Knowledge in using a variety of methods including cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry is advantageous
• Good skills in both written and spoken English are required

Employment

Full time and temporary, 10 months, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Joan Camuñas Soler at joan.camunas@gu.se.

Apply

Applications must be received by 2026-09-15 via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal. Create an account in the recruitment system and submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice.