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The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment.

We address important societal issues such as antibiotic resistance, cancer, brain diseases, environmental problems and climate change. In this way, we contribute to achieving the UN's global goals for sustainable development in the areas of good health and well-being, sustainable energy for all, sustainable cities and communities, and combating climate change.

The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education, and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science.

The department is responsible for postgraduate education in the subject area Natural Sciences with a focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology and educational science. In addition, the department hosts educational programs in molecular biology, genomics and systems biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, as well as prescription education. The department collaborates with various societal actors such as schools, business and authorities. The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology has around 200 employees. We are located in central premises both on Campus Johanneberg and on Campus Medicinareberget in Gothenburg.

The Tietze Lab is a team of post-graduate, graduate and undergraduate students. We are the part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine (https://www.gu.se/en/molecular-translational-medicine) and focus on chemical engineering of bioinspired peptide-based molecules/ materials towards diagnostics and drug delivery (https://www.gu.se/en/research/alesia-tietze)

Job assignments

  • Chemical synthesis of highly hydrophobic peptides (manual and automated)
  • Applying conjugation techniques (Native chemical ligation)
  • Incorporation of unnatural amino acids
  • Peptide purification and characterization using HPLC and mass spectrometry, SDS-PAGE and Western Blotting
  • Planning and design of experiments
  • Performing laboratory work with focus on peptide and protein chemistry
  • Writing of scientific articles

Qualifications

Eligible to be employed as a postdoctoral researcher is someone who has a Swedish doctoral degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. In the first instance, the person who has completed a degree no more than three years before the end of the application period and has not previously been employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one year in the same or related subject areas at the University of Gothenburg should be eligible. Even those who have previously graduated may be eligible for special reasons (eg leave due to illness, service in the total defense, positions of trust within trade unions and student organizations or parental leave or other similar circumstances).

The candidate should hold a doctor's degree in chemical biology and research experience in chemical protein synthesis, peptide chemistry, medicinal and organic chemistry, who will be able to work on project of a multidisciplinary nature. Solid knowledge in synthesis of challenging peptides, incorporation of unnatural amino acids, as well as experience in native chemical ligation and peptide purification is a requirement. You must also have experience in mass-spectrometry, SDS-page, Western Blotting, isothermal titration calorimetry, CD spectroscopy.
The applicant must show great initiative and must be willing to implement new ideas and approaches, develop new synthetic strategies. To be able to work in an international environment, good knowledge in both spoken and written English is a requirement. Furthermore, the applicant must be responsible, committed, and able to work independently, collaborate with scientists from other disciplines in lab and team environments and have experience in writing scientific articles.

Employment

The position is a time-limited employment on fulltime (100%) for 2 years placed at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Starting in May 2022.

Contacts

If you have questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Senior Lecturer Alesia Tietze, alesia.a.tietze@gu.se.

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

How to apply

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you must register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made based on the qualifications registered in the application. The application shall include:

  • Cover letter with an explanation of why you apply for the position
  • CV including scientific publications
  • Copy of doctoral and master exams certificates
  • Two references (name, telephone no, relation)

 

Deadline for application: March 21st, 2022.

 

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.

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