Postdoctor in NMR spectroscopy Full-time NEW

Postdoctor in NMR Spectroscopy

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the Workplace

The research at the division for Biophysical Chemistry is dedicated to the study of biomolecular interactions, structure, and dynamics, with the aim of understanding biological systems and processes at the molecular level. The emphasis is on experimental and theoretical studies of the physical properties of proteins in solution.

The division of Biophysical Chemistry is part of the Center for Molecular Protein Science (CMPS), Department of Chemistry.

CMPS offers a highly creative environment conducive to excellent research. CMPS is the proud home of several research groups that have received prestigious research grants, currently including 1 ERC-Consolidator, 1 ERC-Advanced, 1 ERC-Synergy, and 3 project grants awarded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. CMPS comprises research groups with competence in a range of biochemical and biophysical methods, thereby offering an excellent learning environment for PhD students and postdocs.

The position is placed in Prof. Mikael Akke's research group and is funded by the Swedish Research Council.

The NMR facility at the Department of Chemistry houses an 800 MHz Bruker NEO instrument with 4 channels and a 5 mm TCI Z-gradient CryoProbe with cooled preamplifiers for 1H, 13C, 15N, and 2H, and a 600 MHz Bruker Avance NEO with 4 channels and a 5 mm QCI(P) Z-gradient CryoProbe 1H-19F/13C/15N/31P. The NMR facility is serviced by a full-time facility manager.

Project Description

The project focuses on the relationship between protein structure, dynamics, and ligand binding.

Tasks and Responsibilities

At Lund University, a post-doctoral position shall provide the opportunity for scientific and pedagogical merit. There is primarily scope for merit in research, but also for some higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may also be included in the duties.

The main duty involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Formal teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The position offers ample opportunities to develop independence as a researcher.

You will be engaged in advanced NMR relaxation experiments to study protein dynamics. You will be responsible for defined sub-projects within the overall framework of the research project. You will work closely with and take part in supervising PhD students.

Detailed description of the work duties:

• Research within the subject area, specifically protein NMR spectroscopy with a strong emphasis on heteronuclear relaxation methods to study molecular dynamics, and methods development within this area
• Supervision of Master students and PhD students
• Teaching in second and third cycles of studies
• Administrative tasks related to the above

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

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.

• Ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Teaching ability
• PhD in Chemistry or Physics
• Strong expertise in biomacromolecular NMR spectroscopy, with extensive practical experience
• Very strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent communication skills

Merits for the position are:

• Applicants who graduated no more than three years before the closing date for applications

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 criteria:

• Extensive experience of multi-dimensional heteronuclear relaxation methods to investigate molecular dynamics
• Experience of methods development in NMR spectroscopy.
• Independence and ability to collaborate.

The assessment of applicants will primarily be based on their scientific merits and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific ability within the subject area.

What We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means that you get special benefits, generous holidays, and a favourable occupational pension.

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Terms of Employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years with a start date of 2026-10-01 or as agreed. 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.

A position as a post-doctoral researcher is intended as an initial step in your career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden your research expertise

How to Apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH's Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

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