Job Summary
Linköping University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Pantazis group for an ambitious project at the interface of ion-channel biophysics, protein engineering, and cellular excitability. This position is funded by the Högbom-Cocozza Research Foundation and aims to develop transformative technology for neurobiology and cardiac electrophysiology.
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | Ion-channel biophysics and Protein Engineering |
| Location | Linköping, Sweden |
| Salary | SEK 43,000 per month |
| Last Date to Apply | November 30, 2026 |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
The research area focuses on Novel Ion-Channel Engineering, utilizing molecular biology, electrophysiology, and computational modeling to tune cell electrical activity.
Location
Division of Cell and Neurobiology (CNB), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Linköping University, Sweden.
Job Description
The successful candidate will take scientific ownership of a high-risk, high-reward project with the potential for high-impact publications and intellectual property generation. Primary duties include:
- Conducting research in ion-channel biophysics and protein engineering.
- Combining molecular biology, electrophysiology, and computational modeling for in vivo validation.
- Contributing to collaborative projects within the group and supervising undergraduate students.
- Participating in shared lab duties, including frog oocyte preparation and training new members.
- Teaching duties may be included, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours.
Eligibility/Qualification
To be qualified for this postdoctoral position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A doctoral degree (or equivalent) awarded no more than three years before the application deadline.
- The degree must be from a higher education institution other than Linköping University.
- A strong mechanistic understanding of ion channels.
- Experimental experience in ion-channel biophysics (electrophysiology).
- Experience in molecular cloning.
- Sufficient mathematical skills (basic calculus) to construct and interpret models of cell excitability.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
Meritorious qualifications: Experience with protein engineering and a clear ambition to become an independent group leader in life sciences.
Benefits
- A three-year fixed-term appointment.
- A monthly salary of SEK 43,000.
- The opportunity to spend 6–12 months at a higher education institution abroad, funded by the Foundation.
- Eligibility to apply for an independent research grant of approximately SEK 500,000 before the third year of employment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Linköping University recruitment system. Applicants should attach their selected research publications electronically in PDF or Word format. If publications cannot be sent electronically, three sets must be mailed to the University Registrar at Linköping University, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden, before the deadline.
Last Date for Apply
The application deadline is November 30, 2026.
