Postdoc Fellowship 2020 in Sweden, Umeå University

Postdoc Position (2 years) 2019 in Sweden, Umeå University

Postdoc Fellowship 2020 in Sweden, Umeå University

Designation/Position- Postdoc Fellowship 2020 in Sweden

Umeå University, Sweden invites application for Postdoc Fellowship 2020 in Sweden from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Department of Chemistry offers a postdoctoral position in the field of synthetic medicinal chemistry that will mainly work on developing multistage organic syntheses and solve challenging synthetic problems to efficiently produce and characterize new molecules. The postdoctoral project includes designing, synthesizing, and characterizing new compounds and producing them with sufficient purity to be tested in biological systems.

Research/Job Area- Chemistry in the field of organic chemistry or equivalent

Location-  Umeå University, Sweden

Eligibility/Qualification–

  • The required qualification is a doctoral degree or a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent in chemistry in the field of organic chemistry or equivalent.
  • Priority should be given to candidates who have completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the closing date of the application.
  • A candidate who has completed their degree prior to this may be considered if special circumstances exist. Special circumstances include absence due to illness, parental leave, or clinical practice, appointments of trust in trade unions, or similar circumstances.
  • The applicant must have good knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry (method development, total synthesis, and/or medicinal chemistry) as well as a documented good ability to conduct research and present it in writing in the form of scientific publications in expert-reviewed journals.
  • The applicant must be able to independently develop multistage syntheses and solve challenging synthetic problems in order to efficiently design, produce and characterize new molecules.
  • A desire to conduct research in a multidisciplinary project and in an environment that promotes collaboration between people with different skills, as well as excellent oral and written knowledge of English is required.

Job/Position Description-

  • The postdoctoral project includes designing, synthesizing and characterizing new compounds and producing them with sufficient purity to be tested in biological systems.
  • In addition, the aim is to publish the research results and the applicant will participate in the writing of publications.
  • As a postdoc, you must contribute your knowledge to the research group, summarize the research, and present your progress at group meetings.
  • The employment is full-time for a period of two years, starting at a date decided in agreement between the two parties.

How to Apply- 

The application must contain the following documents:

  • A cover letter that describes qualifications, research interests, and motivation for application (maximum 2 pages)
  • A curriculum vitae, including a publication list
  • A copy of PhD thesis and relevant publications
  • A copy of doctoral degree certificate and other relevant degree certificates and grades,
  • Name and contact information of at least two reference persons

Applications must be submitted via e-recruitment system Varbi no later than July 31, 2020.

Last Date for Apply– 31 July 2020

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