Researcher in Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry Full-time

Researcher in Chemistry with Specialization in Analytical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences – BMC

1 researcher position in chemical metabolomics

Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences conducts research and education in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and organic chemistry. More than 100 people, including around 45 PhD students, 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. The international environment and good opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations enables PhD students at the department to participate in relevant research projects and prepare for an international research career.

Project description

This researcher position for 8 months in chemical metabolomics for method development and biomarker discovery of liver and psychological diseases is available in the laboratory of Professor Daniel Globisch. Our research focus lies on the quantitative and qualitative metabolomics analysis of human samples for biomarker discovery of pancreatic cancer and other related diseases. As the microbiome is a crucial factor for disease development and modulation, we are also developing Chemical Biology methodologies for the targeted investigation of microbiome metabolism. Our team is currently searching for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic researcher with passion and enthusiasm for science to support our ongoing interdisciplinary research projects.

Duties

The researcher will develop chemoselective methodologies to investigate human and mammalian samples from liver and psychological diseases. The successful candidate will develop novel chemoselective probe tools, perform metabolite extraction from biological samples, UHPLC-MS/MS analysis, and statistical metabolomics analysis. Newly developed Chemical Biology methodologies from the Globisch laboratory will be applied to these samples to gain additional information from the microbiome metabolism. The researcher position will be 100% research.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in Bio(organic) chemistry with additional experience after the PhD studies and should have documented laboratory experience in the following areas: Chemical Metabolomics, chemical synthesis, mass spectrometric analysis of human or mammalian samples, Chemical Biology tool development, Phase II-metabolism, chemoselective and bioorthogonal reactions, and working in collaborations with medical scientists.
• The PhD degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment.
• Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as good collaborative skills, motivation and independence, as well as how the applicant through his/her experience and competence is judged to have the abilities necessary to develop within the project.
• Good English speaking, reading and writing skills are required.

Additional qualifications

Scores from IELTS or TOEFL are desirable but not mandatory at the time of applying.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position of 8 months according to a central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2026-12-01 or as otherwise agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Daniel Globisch, Daniel.globisch@kemi.uu.se

Please submit your application by September 25th 2026, UFV-PA 2026 /2694.

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.