Research assistant in biomedical surface science and nanotechnology

Malmö University; Gram; On-site; DKK 179,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Malmö University seeks a Research assistant in chemical- and materials engineering, specialized in biomedical surface science and nanotechnology. You will develop, prepare and functionalise nanoparticles and surfaces using rSAM, performing physicochemical characterisation and protein-interaction studies.

Work is in the Department of Biomedical Science, collaborating with cell biology researchers, with responsibilities including data collection, reporting and lab documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree at advanced level or equivalent expertise.
• Knowledge of biomedical surface science.
• Experience with rSAMs and functionalisation of materials or nanoparticles.
• Experience with surface and materials characterisation using analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental studies focusing on development, preparation and functionalisation of nanoparticles and surfaces using rSAM technology.
• Carry out physicochemical characterisation (ATR-FTIR, ellipsometry, SPR, UV-Vis, DLS, contact angle).
• Study protein interactions with surfaces and nanoparticles.
• Collaborate with cell biology researchers and report results regularly.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and contribute to lab data management.

Skills

Biomedical surface science

rSAMs functionalisation

Surface/material characterisation

Independent laboratory work

Education

Advanced level degree or equivalent

Job description

Malmo

Reference number P 2026/1731

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We are looking for a

Research assistant in chemical- and materials engineering, biomedical surface science and nanotechnology at the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society.

Subject area

The project focuses on the development and evaluation of gold nanoparticles functionalised with reversible self-assembled monolayers (rSAM) as multivalent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 entry in a physiologically relevant model of lung epithelium. The focus is on the development and characterisation of both 2D and 3D model surfaces, including preparation and functionalisation using rSAM technology, physicochemical characterisation of the materials, and sample preparation for antiviral studies and protein-binding studies.

Job description

You will have specific responsibility for conducting experimental studies focusing on the development, preparation and functionalisation of nanoparticles and surfaces using rSAM technology. The work includes physicochemical characterisation of materials using techniques such as ATR-FTIR, ellipsometry, SPR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, DLS and contact angle measurements, as well as studies of protein interactions with surfaces and nanoparticles. You will also contribute to sample preparation for antiviral studies and protein-binding studies. The work is carried out in close collaboration with researchers in cell biology and includes regular collection, processing, reporting and presentation of results within the research group. The duties also include maintaining laboratory documentation and contributing to efficient laboratory- and data management.

Qualification requirement

Qualification requirements refer to requirements that must be met for an applicant to be considered for employment.

A research assistant must have a completed a degree on advanced level or equivalent expertise.

It is a general qualification requirement for teachers at Malmö University that the candidate is appropriate for and have the ability in general required to fully complete the duties of the relevant position.

Additional qualification requirements for this position are:

Knowledge of biomedical surface science.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria refer to criteria for assessing how well an applicant meets a certain qualification requirement and criteria that have otherwise been deemed significant for the position.

The overall assessment includes proficiency in the specific field relevant to the position.

For this position, the following will also be assessed:

• Experience of rSAMs and functionalisation of materials or nanoparticles.
• Experience of surface and materials characterisation using relevant analytical methods.
• Experience of independent laboratory work, including sample preparation, conducting experiments, data analysis and documentation.

Assessment of qualifications will be done based on the adopted job description for the position. An overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications and expertise based on the qualification requirements and assessment criteria will be made prior to a decision to hire an applicant.

Faculty

The Faculty of Health and Society conducts research and education in both medicine and the social sciences, with large research group in biomedicine, sexology, criminology and social vulnerability. Research is developed creatively in the intersection of disciplines and is closely linked to society and the private sector.

We also provide training in nursing, biomedicine, criminology, sexology, disability and rehabilitation science and social work, both at the bachelor’s and master’s level, with several professional degrees..

Link to the faculty: Health and Society

Department

The Department of Biomedical Science has an interdisciplinary profile where research and education combine biology, chemistry, medicine and physics. Research focuses on biomedical technology and cell and molecular biology with a profile on immunology. We offer bachelor’s and master’s education and work in close collaboration with health and medical care and the private sector.

Link to the department: BMV

All qualifications are to be documented so that both quality and scope can be assessed. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job description and application instructions and that it is submitted no later than 2026-09-20. The application is to be written in Swedish, English or one of the other Scandinavian languages. When required, you are responsible for translating the application and any submitted documents.

You apply no later than 20/09/2026.

Terms of employment

Starts: As soon as possible
Form of employment: Fixed-term employment for 4 months.

Scope of the employment: 100 %

Salary: Individual salary setting

Swedish is the primary language at Malmö University, and it is a hope that non-Swedish speaking staff will acquire enough Swedish language skills to allow them to participate in teaching and research and in common and daily work at the department but also as a way to enable them to take on academic leadership positions.

Information

Dr Yulia Sergeeva, [e-mail]

Head of Department Magnus Gram, [e-mail]

For questions about the recruitment process, contact HR Partner

Heidi Francke, [e-mail]

Trade union representatives

Saco-S: Rebecka Johansson, [e-mail]

SEKO: Anne Sundel, [e-mail]

OFR/ST: Lutfi Zuta, [e-mail]

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