PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry

Published: 2021-11-30

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 250 employees and has a turnover of 250 million SEK. At the department's six programs, we conduct very successful research of a high international standard. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. The department has education assignments in engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website . 

Project description: The overall goal of the project involves synthetic organic chemistry to develop chemically-modified oligonucleotide drugs and to develop extracellular matrix mimetic 3D hydrogels scaffold. The candidate will be involved in conducting original research in biomaterials and nucleic acid research, specifically in cell bioengineering, 3D matrix development, performing transfection experiments, and 3D cell culture. The functionality of engineered drugs and formulations will be evaluated using in vitro cell culture experiments. The candidate will be involved in a national and international collaborations, conduct original interdisciplinary research involving organic chemistry and cell and molecular biology, bioengineering, and 3D cell culture. The position includes research, training courses and exchange programs.

Duties: The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects mentioned above and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Eligibility Requirements: A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in synthetic organic chemistry, bio-organic chemistry, or similar fields.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Should have a strong background in performing small molecule synthesis.
• Experience with purification methods such as flash column and thin layer chromatography is required.
• Experience with standard characterization methods such as NMR, IR and UV spectroscopy is required.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. Candidates with skills in academic writing demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed will be given priority.

Additional qualifications:

• Experience in nucleic acid chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry and nanoparticle formulations is advantageous.
• Experience with culturing of human cells and in vitro transfection will be advantageous.

Terms of employment: The rules about PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§1-7 and the university's rules and guidelines . https://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1

Application procedure: The application should include a statement of research interest, CV, certificates of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of Master thesis, published article or relevant materials, if available. Also, contact information of at least two reference persons should be included.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students. (Local collective agreement for doctoral students and students).

Starting date: 2022-02-01 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position, please contact: Oommen Varghese, Phone: + 46 (0)18 471 3832, e-mail [email protected]. 

Please submit your application by 3 January 2022, UFV-PA 2021/4624.

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Placement: Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory

Type of employment: Full time , Permanent position

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
ST/TCO [email protected]
Saco-rådet [email protected]

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4624

Last application date: 2022-01-03

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