Postdoctoral researcher in Chemistry with specialization in Organic Chemistry Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Researcher In Chemistry With Specialization In Organic Chemistry

Department of Chemistry – BMC

Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences conducts research and education in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and organic chemistry. More than 100 people work at the department. New employees and students are recruited from all over the world and English is the main working language. The department is located at the Biomedical Centre in Uppsala, which facilitates collaborations with research groups in biology, pharmacy, medicine and SciLifeLab and gives access to advanced infrastructure for experimental and theoretical studies.

Project description This project aims to develop non-covalent supramolecular complexes and utilize them in the development of synthetic methods. The postdoctoral researcher's specific task involves organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization.

Duties The work will include research within synthetic organic chemistry.

Qualifications required A doctoral degree, or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree, in organic chemistry. Extensive knowledge and practical experience with method development, catalytic transformations and mechanistic organic chemistry. We attach great importance to personal qualities such as accuracy, creativity, openness, motivation, genuine scientific interest and social competence. It is important to us that our labs and our instruments are organized, clean and in good order, and you are expected to be a role model in this regard. You must have the ability to work well organized and structured. Since you will be involved in supporting the work of younger researchers, you need to be able to support individuals and ensure that the work environment is productive and pleasant. Candidates must be able to express themselves well in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired Experience with synthetic organic chemistry, small-molecule NMR spectroscopy, and non-covalent interactions will be considered an advantage.

About the employment The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full-time position. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position please contact: Professor, Mate Erdelyi, mate.erdelyi@kemi.uu.se.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than November 20 2026. UFV-PA 2026/3311.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden's most exciting workplaces.

The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment.

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Employee organizations: Saco-S – saco-s@uu.se, Seko – seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR/S) – ofr@uu.se

Type of employment – Temporary position

Contract type – Full time

First day of employment – Enligt överenskommelse

Salary – Doktorandstege

Number of positions – 1

Full-time equivalent – 100

City – Uppsala

County – Uppsala län

Country – Sweden

Reference number – UFV-PA 2026/3311

Published – 03.Nov.2026

Last application date – 20.Nov.2026