Postdoctoral scholarship in Synthetic Analytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Gothenburg is offering a postdoctoral scholarship aimed at the development of chemical labelling probes for multimodal imaging with SIMS, fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy. The project will include synthesis of the labelling probes, structural characterization, application for cellular imaging with SIMS, fluorescence imaging and electron microscopy. Application deadline: 2024-11-20.

Project

Our project focuses on developing labelling probes for specific proteins, and imaging with SIMS, fluorescence microscopy, and electron microscopy. Knowledge and experience in biochemical or organic synthesis, nanobodies, and small probes is of high merit.

The postdoc will learn and perform the synthesis of labelling probes within the Philipp Klahn group, Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg. The postdac will also obtain extensive knowledge in analytical and imaging techniques, particularly STED microscopy, NanoSIMS, and ToF-SIMS within the Nhu Phan group, Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg. He/she will gain experience with different cell cultures, immunostaining, sample preparation for imaging with SIMS and fluorescence microscopy. In addition, the postdoc will be supported with personal skill development, such as scientific communication and presentation.

Required education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities:  

• The postdoc must have a completed PhD degree before the start of the scholarship period within the area of organic synthesis, chemical biology or the design of imaging probes.
• The postdoc should have excellent experience in synthetic organic chemistry and compound characterization, especially experience in synthesis of labelling probes will be appreciated.  
• The postdoc should speak and write well in English.
• The postdoc should have excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment.

Merit education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities:

• Experience in cell culture.
• Knowledge and experience with cellular biology methods, such as Western Blot, PCR, etc.
• Excellence, creativity, collaborative, and a personality that is easy to work with.

DNR/Reference

GU 2024/2599

Scholarship period

The scholarship covers a period of 24 months.

Preliminary start date: As soon as possible

Supervisor/contact person

Thi Ngoc Nhu Phan, +46 (0)720 35 20 02, nhu.phan@chem.gu.se

Philipp Klahn, +46 (0)31 786 39 14, philipp.klahn@chem.gu.se

Qualifications

• To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, the recipient must hold a PhD degree within a relevant field. The applicant must not have been employed at University of Gothenburg in the past two years.
• Please specify your experience, knowledge and/or interests necessary for this project.  

Application

Written application, including reference number, is to be sent via e-mail to the supervisor and must include the following:

• CV
• Personal letter stating the reasons why the study suits the applicant (maximum one page)
• List of publications
• References and contact information (2)  

Application deadline: 2024-11-20

Information regarding scholarships

• Remember that a scholarship is not an employment. Scholarships do not give rise to sickness benefits, compensation from the Social Insurance Office Agency or retirement pension.
• The scholarship sum is paid out on two occasions.
• Scholarships are tax-exempt.