Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowships: The Chemical Biological Centre (KBC), in collaboration with Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), is offering four postdoctoral fellowships for interdisciplinary projects. The selected candidates will commence as soon as possible. The program, funded by the Kempe Foundations, aims to foster interdisciplinary research, train outstanding young researchers, and promote cutting-edge research in Umeå. Applications are open to candidates of all nationalities, with a deadline of April 9, 2024.
| Designation | Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Interdisciplinary Projects |
| Location | Chemical Biological Centre, Umeå, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Completed doctoral degree or equivalent in the relevant field |
| Strong track record in research, with first authorships in peer-reviewed publications | |
| Ability to work independently and as part of an international team | |
| Desire to work in a diverse, inclusive, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environment | |
| Proficiency in English (oral and written communication skills) |
Candidates are encouraged to apply to one of the project ideas listed below. The candidates’ merits and motivation for the choice of project idea will be assessed by the PIs of each project respectively. For more details about the research, please visit the home pages of each PI (see below).
- 1. Exploring Host Cell Uptake of Bacterial Membrane Vesicles (BMVs)
- 2. Dissection of the cell shape acquisition mechanisms in plants by cell biology, genomics and biophysics approaches
- 3. Role of mitochondrial dysfunction in host cell-autonomous immunity against Chlamydia
- 4. Light for life: detect light penetration in tissue and design light-emitting devices
- 5. Deciphering the Role of Specialized Mitoribosomes in Proteotoxic Stress and Aging
- 6. CW-e: Tracing the Evolution of Cell Wall Integrity Mechanisms
- 7. Organellar transcripton in plants: Why so complex?
- 8. Understanding alternative stable states by using a genes-to-ecosystem approach
- 9. Carbon Quantum Dots Derived from Lignocellulosic Biomass
- 10. CROSS-COMM: Cross-Kingdom Communication via Microproteins
- 11. Resolving mRNA-Protein Level Uncertainty to Identify Targets for Novel Antimicrobials
- 12. Discovery of biologically relevant targets of epigenetic lysine methyltransferases by computational chemistry and molecular genetics
- 13. Photosynthetic water oxidation in trees, in the cryo-EM era
- 14. Fluorine-Free Cation Exchange Membrane for Fuel cells and Electrolyzers
- 15. Adsorption of organic pollutants on carbonised materials derived from agricultural and forestry biomasses
- 16. Cryo-electron tomography of aquatic microbial communities: 3-dimensional structure and interactions
- 17. Unravelling the Helicobacter attachment protein causing Tiger disease
- 18. Direct-contact drying of biomaterial powders using ultrasonics
Qualification
Job Description:
- Develop collaborative projects under the supervision of two Principal Investigators (PIs).
- Receive a 2-year tax-exempt full-time fellowship along with grants for project running costs.
- Access core facilities and technical platforms such as Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS), Protein Expertise Platform, metabolomics, proteomics, X-ray, NMR, Umeå Centre for Electron Microscopy (UCEM), and Biochemical Imaging Centre Umeå (BICU).
- Participate in activities to strengthen networks and collaborations in academia and industry.
- Engage with the Umeå Postdoc Society (UPS) to foster networking, career development, and social events.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application as a PDF marked with the reference number FS 2.1.6-489-24 to medel@diarie.umu.se. The application deadline is April 9, 2024.
- A shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a short research proposal based on the project idea and participate in the final interview, conducted by a panel of PI researchers. Final interviews will be completed by early-mid May 2024.
Deadline for Application: 09 April 2024
Further Information: For more information, please contact:
- Professor Bernt Eric Uhlin, Coordinator for the evaluation committee (bernt.eric.uhlin@umu.se)
- Professor Stefan Björklund, Scientific Coordinator of KBC (stefan.bjorklund@umu.se)
