PhD: Enzymatic Hemicellulose Crosslinkers for Green Materials

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a PhD position in organic chemistry. This role involves extensive laboratory work focusing on enzymatically modifying glycans to produce bio-based crosslinkers. The candidate will also engage in teaching, comprising 20% of the position.

The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in a relevant discipline with a strong emphasis on laboratory experience and NMR spectroscopy. The position is based in Uppsala and is intended for a duration of 4 years.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in laboratory work with focus on biochemistry or organic chemistry.
• Experience in NMR spectroscopy and/or protein expression and purification is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in organic chemistry and biotechnology.
• Perform extensive laboratory work using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
• Provide teaching up to 20% of the time.

Skills

Laboratory work

NMR spectroscopy

Protein expression and purification

Collaborative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's degree in organic chemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology or equivalent

At least 60 HEC in chemistry-related subjects

Job description

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a PhD position in organic chemistry. This role involves extensive laboratory work focusing on enzymatically modifying glycans to produce bio-based crosslinkers. The candidate will also engage in teaching, comprising 20% of the position.

The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in a relevant discipline with a strong emphasis on laboratory experience and NMR spectroscopy. The position is based in Uppsala and is intended for a duration of 4 years.