Postdoctoral researcher in protein bioinformatics

 

Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för experimentell medicinsk vetenskap

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace
Protein Structure and Bioinformatics group investigates genetic and other variations and their effects on DNA, RNA and protein, on structural, functional and other levels. We have developed several of the most reliable variation effect predictors as PON-P2 and PON-All for variant pathogenicity, PON-Sol and PON-Stab for molecular effects and PON-mt-tRNA and PON-BTK for molecule-specific predictions. We use and develop bioinformatic methods to reveal the significance of the variants especially in the relation of diseases.

About the project

This post-doctoral project is part of the DEEPEN-iRBD consortium funded by ERA Permed (EU) that aims at defining a model for early risk stratification, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of patients with REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD). In this position you will implement pathogenicity model for the condition for diagnostic and prognostic purposes.

We offer

Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us

Work duties and responsibilities

A predictive computer model will be developed based on clinical information from our collaborators. The project consists of organisation and harmonization of clinical data, development of measures for the model, impelementation of the model, its testing and validation with patient data.

Qualifications

Requirements 

• Candidate should have a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or on a related field
• Background in statistics required.
• Knowledge in programming, databases and data analysis
• Excellent skills in oral presentation and good writing skills
• Expertise on working in Unix/Linux environments
• Programming skills, preferably on Python

The successful candidate should have experience within some of the following areas:

• Competences within medical statistics and statistical programming, preferably in R
• Expertise in genomic data analysis

About the employment

The employment is a fixed-term employment of two years, 100% with a start date of 2023-07-01 (July 1st) or as agreed. As a postdoctoral fellow, you are expected to move to Sweden as the work will be carried out on site.

The employment is time-limited to a minimum of two years, a maximum of three years according to the collective agreement on limited-time employment as a postdoctoral fellow (Arbetsgivarverket). An appointment as a postdoctoral fellow is intended as an initial step in the career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence.

How to apply

The position is sought via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, including a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of the doctorate and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of diplomas, grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.) Also attach a research project plan with your application.

More about the faculty of medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100 %
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1499
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published	28.Apr.2023
Last application date	11.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Postdoctoral positions in Automatic Control

 

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Automatic Control

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

The department has a stimulating and international environment consisting of PhD students, postdocs and teachers coming from all corners of the world. Research and teaching are conducted in an open and progressive atmosphere with challenges and cooperation both within academia and with industry, with national and international networks. 

Project

Do you want to be part of a research environment committed to addressing control challenges essential for a future sustainable society? Then these postdoctoral positions are aimed for you!

We are looking for candidates for the following, strongly related, research projects:

1. Learning in Networks: Structure, Dynamics and Control. In this project, which is funded by the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and is a collaboration between KTH, Uppsala Univ. and Lund Univ., we develop mathematical tools for designing algorithms that learn the structure, the dynamics and the control of large-scale networks. In Lund, we focus particularly on decentralized control and reinforcement learning, with the objective of achieving scalable and robust controllers for large-scale interconnected systems. The project is mathematically oriented and includes aspects of computational methods for systems and control. Applications include energy systems, telecommunications and infrastructure. 

Within the strongly connected project Scalable Control of Interconnected Systems, funded by an ERC Advanced Grant, there is also room to employ a postdoc candidate with a strong background in control for energy networks specifically, to explore fundamental questions regarding scalable control for energy systems. 

2. Dynamics of complex networks and socioeconomic systems

In this project, we study interactions and control decisions in large networks of interconnected subsystems or individuals, in order to describe behaviors and dynamics in complex technical, social, or socioeconomic systems. Here, at the intersection of systems theory and network science, we address cross-disciplinary challenges within, for example, energy, epidemics, political science, and economics. This cross-disciplinary project is theoretically oriented, with basis in methods from mathematics, physics, controls and systems theory. 

Subject description

Automatic Control is an exciting and broad subject, covering both deep mathematics and hands-on engineering. Historically it has been instrumental in many areas, from the early development of telecommunications to the space race. Today, driven by the need to engineer ever larger systems, Automatic Control has never been more relevant.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research within the respective project. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the general scientific discussion at the department, to the teaching of PhD level courses. Teaching may take up to no more than 20% of working hours.  Depending on the research project, the candidate may also be expected to initiate and maintain inter-departmental or industrial collaborations, and to assist in supervising students on MSc and PhD levels. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. Travels may be included in the work duties.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• Independence
• Drive
• Flexibility and openness
• Ability to collaborate and network with colleagues both within and outside academia
• Good communication skills

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be given to academic skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills. 

Other qualifications:

• The working languages are English and Swedish. Interest in learning Swedish during the employment in Lund is desirable.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

We intend to employ 1-3 postdocs.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

Welcome to apply!

LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	According to agreement
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100%
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1511
Contact	Anders Rantzer, anders.rantzer@control.lth.se Emma Tegling, emma.tegling@control.lth.se
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published	11.May.2023
Last application date	08.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Post-doctoral fellow in Accelerator physics and Free Electron Laser

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description

The MAX IV facility operates the first fourth generation storage ring for synchrotron radiation in the world. These new facilities provide a dramatically reduced emittance of the electron beam enabling fundamentally new research using synchrotron light. An ultralow emittance ring will also enable other technologies and schemes for light production. Free Electron Lasers can generate extreme intensities with higher temporal and spatial coherence, however up until now they have been difficult to conceive in the X-ray range at storage rings, and thus linear accelerators have been used.

In this project we intend to investigate how a FEL in the X-ray range could be designed making use of the qualities of 4th generation storage rings. The project will include studies of the FEL process, X-ray cavities and the dynamics of the storage ring itself.

In addition, questions on how to tailor the longitudinal bunch shape in the storage ring through high harmonic cavities will be studied. Both to enable control of the peak current and to mitigate instabilities in the storage ring.

 Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

 Work duties:

• Simulations of the building blocks of a Storage Ring FEL
• Development of concepts and ideas
• Study of higher harmonic cavity systems for the MAX IV Laboratory
• Supervision of degree projects and PhD students
• Collaboration with projects at other facilities

 Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

The successful candidate should have a thorough experience of FEL simulations and accelerator modeling. The suitable postdoc should be able to work both alone and to collaborate with the other people in the team. Ability to discuss and share knowledge and results is crucial for building the overall competence in the project. Creativity and ability to discuss and jointly develop the Storage Ring FEL concept will be important.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• A PhD in Accelerator physics or equivalent subject.
• Experience and good knowledge of FEL simulations (including time-dependent simulations).
• Good knowledge of electron beam dynamics and experience with simulation codes.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Scientific writing of papers and ability to communicate results.
• Experience of FEL and accelerator operation is an advantage.
• Experience from previous FEL design studies is an advantage.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, teaching skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

 Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a personal letter and a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

The Department of Physics is one of Lund University's largest departments with approximately 400 employees. The department is shared between the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering. At the department there are seven research divisions and a number of major research centra. The research at the department covers a wide range of modern physics.
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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	As soon as possible
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1401
Contact	Sverker Werin, +46462227626
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
Published	17.May.2023
Last application date	07.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Post-doctoral fellow in Environmental Science

 

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description

Formulation of sustainable forest policies requires solid understanding of environmental and economic impacts of alternative forest management. This postdoc will join efforts in the ForestPath project to investigate how to balance biodiversity, climate, social values and economy as affected by forest management and policy. The postdoc will focus on predicting consequences for biodiversity of alternative forestry practices and assist in tracing them to underlying policy changes. This requires development of robust ways to relate biodiversity to forest structures that are affected by decisions on both how production forest is managed and to what extent areas are excluded from forestry. To this end, existing data will be used to develop models able to predict how management and policy options impact biodiversity in Swedish forests.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will develop, parameterise, and validate models relating biodiversity of birds and plants to forest structures affected by forest management. Statistical methods such as Joint Species Distribution Modelling and other types of hierarchical models will be used to relate existing and new species datasets to spatially overlapping habitat and land cover data. Within the project, these models will be i) integrated with forest ecosystem and management planning models able to project future forest structure under scenarios of alternative management, and ii) combined with comparative analysis to evaluate the effects of forest policy interventions.

The work will be carried out with an interdisciplinary project team with expertise in ecology, biodiversity science, mechanistic modelling and more. The postdoc is expected to present results at international conferences, produce high quality scientific papers, and play a role in disseminating the results. Stakeholder interactions are a part of the project. The postdoc is also expected to actively participate in and contribute to the general scientific discussion in the research group.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Requirements

• Documented skills in statistical analysis of complex ecological data
• Knowledge of forest ecology and/or conservation biology
• Demonstrated skills in scientific publishing
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English, as it is required in the daily work

Merits

• Proficiency and experience in statistical analysis of biodiversity - land use relationships
• Proficiency and experience in using remote-sensing data and GIS to analyse land use
• Knowledge of the representation of vegetation in ecosystem models

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

The Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, CEC (http://www.cec.lu.se) conducts research, education and communication on environmental science and climate research at Lund University.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1893
Contact	Henrik Smith, henrik.smith@biol.lu.se Pernilla Borgström, pernilla.borgstrom@cec.lu.se
Published	24.May.2023
Last application date	16.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Post-doctoral fellow in Environmental Science

Lund University, Faculty of Science, Centre for Environmental and Climate Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description and Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

This postdoctoral fellow will work in an interdisciplinary project at the Center for Environmental and Climate Science. Within the project, a conceptual framework is being developed for how nature-based solutions can generate synergies and mitigate conflicts between biodiversity conservation, climate action, public health and human well-being. As the framework is developed by an interdisciplinary team, it builds on knowledge of biodiversity, ecological processes, environmental psychology, and epidemiology. A central part of the work is to systematically map existing evidence for how trade-offs and synergies between climate benefit, biodiversity and health can be affected by nature-based solutions. The focus is on the extent to which there are mechanistic connections, e.g. in that biodiversity affects the resilience of ecosystems to climate change, and to what extent there are indirect associations, e.g. in that the structure of ecosystems affects both diversity and climate. Empirical or model-based analyzes will be used to investigate how the design and/or spatial placement of nature-based solutions affects synergies and conflicts between biodiversity conservation and other purposes of nature-based solutions, such as carbon sequestration.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Requirements

• Completed doctoral degree in ecology, environmental science, or similar
• Documented knowledge of biodiversity, conservation biology, ecosystem ecology or related subjects
• Proven skills in producing and publishing high quality research
• Excellent ability to work in a team
• Excellent English skills, written and spoken, as it is required for the daily work.

Merits

• Experience of interdisciplinary work
• Experience of knowledge synthesis (e.g. systematic review of literature, meta-analysis)
• Documented knowledge of the research area, e.g. in terms of nature-based solutions, conservation biology, or forest ecology
• Previous experience of collaboration with consumers
• Documented skills in statistical analysis of complex ecological data or documented experience in ecological modeling

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

The Faculty of Science conducts research and education within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Science. The Faculty is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area. The Faculty has approximately 1500 students, 330 PhD students and 700 employees.

The Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, CEC (http://www.cec.lu.se) conducts research, education and communication on environmental science and climate research at Lund University.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1834
Contact	Henrik Smith, henrik.smith@biol.lu.se,+46462229379 Pernilla Borgström, pernilla.borgstrom@cec.lu.se
Published	24.May.2023
Last application date	16.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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Post doctor in medical membrane protein structure biology

 

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace 

With this position, we intend to intensify our work in understanding at the molecular level how TRP ion channels work. This is a collaborative project between two groups led by Pontus Gourdon and Peter Zygmunt, respectively. Here is a selection of articles recently published by the groups (see also tinyurl.com/vc2dsamz):

• Zhang et al (2022) Nature Communications 13(1):7483
• Moparthi et al (2022) Nature Communications 13(1):6113
• Salustros et al (2022) Nature Communications 13(1):5121
• Li et al (2022) Nature Communications 13(1):4339
• Wiuf et al (2022) Science Advances 8, eabn4331
• Grønberg et al (2021). Elife 10:e73124
• Li et al (2021) Nature Communications 12(1):3973
• Wang et al (2021) Nature Communications 12(1):2956

The workplace offers:

- access to a well-developed research infrastructure.

- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators.

- a research climate inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research.

We are now looking for a post doctor, fulltime, temporary for 2 years with desired start as soon as possible or according to agreement

We offer

- Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

- a working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities.

- a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University | Lund University

Work duties and areas of responsibility 

We are looking for a skilled and motivated post-doc with an interest in working with membrane proteins to understand how they operate at the molecular level. The recruited person will perform experimental research with a focus on cryo-EM to understand how TRP channels are regulated in normal and pathophysiology. Other work duties may arise. The position also includes travel for the collection of cryo-EM data. The research will be led jointly by Pontus Gourdon and Peter Zygmunt.

Qualifications 

Required qualifications:

• You must have a PhD degree within a relevant field, and the degree cannot be older than three years.
• Experience of interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• You must also fulfill two of the three below-mentioned criteria:
• You must have experience of cloning, production and purification of membrane proteins.
• You must have experience of single particle cryo-EM on membrane proteins including preparation and freezing of protein samples.
• You must have experience of screening samples using “state-of-the-art” electron microscopes such as Talos, Glacios and Krios.

Great Emphasis will be placed on personal Qualities. You should be ambitious, creative, have good cooperation skills and initiative and a high degree of independence. 

Other information

The employment is for two years, full-time, starting as soon as possible, or as we agree upon. Extension of the position is possible.

How to apply 

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications (maximum two pages). The application must also include a CV (maximum two pages), degree certificates or equivalent, list of publications, and contact information to two referees.

Eligibility
Appointment to the position of postdoc requires that the applicant has a PhD or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the application deadline. Under special circumstances the PhD can have been completed previous to the aforementioned three years.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment. A postdoctoral fellow is employed under a period
of at least two years and at most three years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor-2022-02-01” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow, 2022-02-01”)

 

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Full time
First day of employment	As soon as possible according to agreement
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100%
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2023/1354
Contact	Pontus Gourdon, Research group leader, +46739-959856 Sofia Sönnerstedt, HR coordinator , +46462229876 Peter Zygmunt, Research group leader , +4676-8871593
Union representative	OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published	01.May.2023
Last application date	30.Jun.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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