PhD in biochemistry

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About the department and the research project
Research in the field of Biochemistry at Linnaeus University is carried out at the Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. We are interested in wide range of research disciplines including molecular interactions, enzymology, immunology, virology, plant molecular biology, chemistry, and biomaterials. We have recently recruited several assistant, associate professors and full professors with the aim of branching into new research areas and for the strengthening of existing. The recently established Bjelic lab focuses on designing proteins for biotechnological and medical applications using a combination of theory and experiments. The lab is now seeking an exceptionally motivated student to work on highly interdisciplinary projects.

Qualifications
You have a Master’s degree (corresponding to five years) in any of the fields of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics. The research project is highly interdisciplinary combining molecular simulation with experiments; experiences in molecular dynamics, computer scripting languages, protein expression/purification, molecular biology methods, and basics in molecular interactions are sought after. Fluency in the English language is essential, and knowledge of the Swedish is beneficial. General prerequisites for the position are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Chapters 5 & 7).

Terms of employment
The position is funded for four years with the objective to obtain a PhD.

Application
Applicants should submit CV, including e-mail and phone number for two references, documentation of previously awarded degrees, a copy of the Masters thesis, or equivalent and reprints of published papers, if available. A short motivation (1 A4 page, font 12) in English explaining the applicant’s motivation for working in the project and for undertaking a PhD should also be included. Your application must be registered no later than August 31, 2015 , Please apply by clicking the "apply-button" at the bottom of this ad at http://lnu.se/about-lnu/jobs-and-vacancies?l=en
The identitynumber for this position is PA 2015/283-2.2.1

For more information
Assistant Professor, Sinisa Bjelic, e-mail Sinisa.Bjelic@lnu.se
Human resource consultant, Christian Andersson, e-mail Christian.andersson@lnu.se