Are you interested in working with organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.
Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 85 employees and here, doctoral students, teachers, researchers and administrators work closely together in a creative and open environment.
The position will be based at the Drug Design and Discovery research group at Uppsala University. The research group's research is primarily focused on the design and synthesis of molecules in early drug discovery and the development of new methods for organic synthesis. The research group is part of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and consists of approximately fifteen senior researchers and doctoral students, many with international backgrounds. The project is a joint collaboration within the JPIAMR funded project FunHitDisco.
Duties
There is a strong societal demand for new anti-fungal drugs, where identifying new molecular starting points for development is crucial. The current project is part of a broader consortium, FunHitDisco, which represents research groups from four European countries. As part of the Moodie research group, the postdoc will synthesise hit compounds discovered from RNA-display and natural product screening. Next, analogues will be synthesised to investigate structure-activity relationships, and improved drug-like properties.
The main duties of the applicant are to participate in and lead research projects. The work duties can also include supervision of students, teaching and other departmental duties. The position involves documentation of the laboratory work as well as planning and evaluation of data and being partly responsible for compiling manuscripts. You are also expected to present at project meetings and seminars.
Requirements
PhD degree in chemistry, biology, biomedicine, pharmacy or related fields or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in a relevant field. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
High competence in organic synthesis and organic chemical structural analysis is a requirement. The applicant must have excellent skills in communication and teamwork, and be fluent in English. The applicant is expected to work independently and be able to take own initiatives.
Additional qualifications
Previous experience with cyclic peptide or natural product synthesis is a merit.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 1 September or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the research project, please contact: Associate Professor Lindon Moodie, [email protected]
For further information about the position, please contact: Head of Department Mikael Hedeland, [email protected]
In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process. The application should also include a CV, a summary of your previous research experience (max 2 pages), and copies of certificates of higher academic degrees. Please provide a recommendation letter or the contact details (name, e-mail, phone number) for at least one reference such as previous employers or colleagues. The application can be written in English or Swedish. Selection of candidates is based on qualifications, previous experience, and personal suitability.
Please submit your application by 3 July 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2067.
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Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2026/2067 | Publicerat: 2026-06-15 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-07-03
