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Two doctoral services in chemistry with a focus on organic chemistry
The Department of Chemistry in the life sciences conducts research and education in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and organic chemistry. At the department work over 100 people, of which about 45 doctoral students. New employees and students are recruited from all over the world and English is the main working language. The department is located at the Biomedical Center in Uppsala, which facilitates collaboration with research groups in biology, pharmacy and medicine and SciLifeLab and provides access to advanced infrastructure for experimental and theoretical studies. The international environment and the good opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation provide the institution's doctoral students the opportunity to participate in relevant research projects and prepare for an international research career.
Read more about the research at the Department of Chemistry in the life sciences on our website.
Projektbeskrivning
The doctoral student will participate in an innovative research project that includes supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, catalysis and chemistry for heavier elements in the main groups. The project aims to develop and discover new strategies for selective synthesis. Central analysis techniques that will be used include advanced multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and other advanced methods for studying molecular structure and molecular interactions.
Tasks
The doctoral student's main task is to engage in postgraduate education, which includes participation in research projects and courses in postgraduate education. The tasks can also include teaching and other institution-wide work tasks, corresponding to the most 20 percent of a full-time employment
Read more about being a doctoral student here.
Kvalifikationskrav
- For eligibility for postgraduate education, basic college education is required at least 240 High school credits, at least 60 High school credits at the advanced level and an independent work on at least 15 higher education credits, or otherwise acquired mainly corresponding knowledge More information about the general eligibility requirements is here.
- Special eligibility for postgraduate education in organic chemistry has the one who has been approved on courses on at least 90 higher education credits (or equivalent) within topics that are relevant to the direction. At least 40 higher education credits should be in organic chemistry at advanced level. More information about the subject-specific eligibility requirements is available here.
- Great emphasis is also placed on personal qualities such as good cooperation, motivation and independence and on how the applicant's experience and competence is expected to provide the conditions to assimilate and develop in postgraduate education.
- Good ability to communicate in English, including the ability to clearly convey research results orally and in writing, is a requirement.
A merit
The selection is based on the applicant's education background (education at the basic level and advanced level, with particular importance to the latter), relevant practical skills and communication skills and additional experiences of importance to successfully implement the postgraduate education and the project.
Experience of experimental organic synthesis, development or examination of catalytic processes or studies of non-covalent interactions is merit. Knowledge of analysis and characterization techniques such as NMR and UV vis-spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography and chromatographic methods for purification and analysis are also merit.
Relevant experience, knowledge and skills should be clearly documented in the application and can be substantiated through content and results from courses, degree projects, research practice and employment and reports, including any publications in international expert-reviewed journals.
Doctoral students normally participate in some teaching at the basic level and advanced level. Previous experience of teaching or supervision, even outside school and university, as well as other outgoing activities can therefore be merit.
Provisions on doctoral students are in 5 Cape. 1–7 §§ The Higher Education Ordinance and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.
If the employment
The employment is a time-limited employment according to 5 Cape. 7 § The Higher Education Ordinance. Scope: 100 %. Access 14 January 2027 or as agreed. Place: Uppsala.
For further information on the employment, please contact:(E-mail: andrew.docker@kemi.uu.se)
Welcome with your application last 20 October 2026, UFV- PA 2026/2895.
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Two PhD students in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences conducts research and education in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. More than 100 people, including around 45 PhD students, work at the department. New employees and students are recruited from all over the world and English is the main working language. The department is located at the Biomedical Centre in Uppsala, which facilitates collaborations with research groups in biology, pharmacy, medicine and SciLifeLab and gives access to advanced infrastructure for experimental and theoretical studies. The international environment and good opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations enables PhD students at the department to participate in relevant research projects and prepare for an international research career.
Read more about the research at The Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences at our website.
Project description
The PhD student will participate in an innovative project involving elements from supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, catalysis and chemistry of heavier main-group elements, aiming at discovery of novel routes for selective synthesis. Key analytical techniques to be used include advanced multinuclear NMR as well as other advanced methods for studying molecular structure and molecular interactions.
Duties
The main duties of PhD students are to devote themselves to their research studies, which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (not more than 20 % of full time).
Read more about being a Doctoral student here.
Requirements
- To be eligible for doctoral education, a basic higher education equivalent to at least 240 ECTS credits, including at least 60 ECTS credits at Master’s level, including an independent project equivalent to at least 15 credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way, is required. More information about the general requirements can be found here.
- A student has special eligibility for doctoral studies in organic chemistry if s/he has passed courses of at least 90 higher education credits (or equivalent) of courses relevant to the specialization. At least 40 higher education credits must be in organic chemistry at an advanced level (second cycle). More information about the subject specific requirements can be found here.
- Emphasis will also be placed on personal qualities such as good collaborative skills, motivation, and independence, as well as how the applicant through his/her experience and competence is judged to have the abilities necessary to develop within and acquire the doctoral education.
- Good English communication, including an ability to clearly disseminate research findings orally and in writing, are essential.
Additional qualifications
Selection will be based on the applicant’s educational background (BSc as well as MSc level with emphasis on the latter), relevant practical and communication skills and additional experiences relevant for successfully undertaking the PhD education and the project.
A background in experimental organic synthesis, the development or investigation of catalytic processes, or the study of non-covalent interactions will be considered favourably. Familiarity with analytical and characterisation techniques such as NMR and UV–Vis spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, and chromatographic methods for purification and analysis would also be advantageous.
Relevant experiences, knowledge and skills should be clearly documented in the application and may be exemplified by content and result from taught courses, degree projects, research placements and employments as well as reports, including any publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
Doctoral students normally participate for some in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Previous experience from teaching/mentoring, also from environments outside of school/university, as well as other outreach activities may therefore be an advantage.
Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100%. The intended starting date is 14th January 2027 or as agreed upon. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the position, please contact: (e-mail: andrew.docker@kemi.uu.se)
Please submit your application by 29 October 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2895.
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