3 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Lunds universitet- Department
Lunds universitet- Research Field
Chemistry » Structural chemistry- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Sweden- Application Deadline
16 Jan 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Not Applicable- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Work duties
The position is based in Dr. Anna Munke’s research group. The group focuses on structural studies of viruses, primarily using electron microscopy, complemented by other methods to understand structure and function.
The project involves structural studies of diatom viruses with the aim of increasing knowledge about the virus factories formed inside diatoms. The work includes cultivation of diatoms for virus infection, characterization of infection (e.g., using electron microscopy and determination of virus titers), purification of viruses and cellular components, and structure determination using cryo-electron microscopy. You are also expected to take an active role in the group’s overall research activities, including general laboratory tasks, responsibility for equipment, and assisting in the supervision of PhD students and project students.
Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:
- A PhD in a relevant subject, such as microbiology, biochemistry, or structural biology.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Documented practical experience in structure determination using cryo-electron microscopy.
- Documented practical experience working with viruses.
- Documented practical experience in cultivating prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic algae.
Assessment criteria and other qualifications
Practical experience in the following areas is highly meritorious:
- In situ structure determination using cryo-electron tomography.
- Cloning, expression, purification, and characterization of proteins.
- Supervision of students.
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.
Terms of employment
The position is full-time (100%) and temporary for 7 months, with a desired start date of April 1, 2026, or as agreed.
Contact person: Anna Munke, anna.munke@chem.lu.se , +46 736 28 87 37
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
- résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
- a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than two pages),
- contact information of at least two references,
- copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:886099/type:job/where:39/apply:1
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Lunds universitet
- Country
- Sweden
- City
- Lund
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Lund- Website
https://www.lu.se/vacancies
STATUS: EXPIRED
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