Vacant job

Job Responsibilities

The main task of a PhD student is to engage in their doctoral education, which includes participation in research projects as well as doctoral courses.

The job responsibilities may also include teaching and other departmental work, but no more than 20% of the working time.

Qualification Requirements

Eligibility for doctoral education requires that the applicant has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at advanced level, or has acquired equivalent competencies in some other way. More information about the eligibility requirements can be found here (https://teknat.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/amnen-och-inriktningar/).

To be admitted to doctoral education in chemistry with a focus on organic chemistry, approved courses in chemistry or relevant areas of chemistry covering at least 90 hp, including at least 40 hp of organic chemistry at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way are required. More information about the subject-specific requirements can be found here (https://teknat.uu.se/digitalAssets/395/c_395084-l_3-k_studieplan-kemi-organisk-kemi-180906.pdf#__utma=1.1846047202.1610463675.1620637009.1621233958.10&__utmb=1.22.10.1621233958&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1612268582.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)%7Cutmccn=(direct)%7Cutmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=121535624).

Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

A master's degree in organic or medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent experience.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, motivation, and independence, as well as how the applicant is assessed through their experience and competencies to have the abilities required to benefit from and develop within the doctoral education.

Desirable/meritorious

Knowledge and practical experience of NMR spectroscopy will be considered a very strong merit.

Knowledge and practical experience of organoboron chemistry will be considered a strong merit.

This project requires that you can work independently and that you have excellent collaboration skills, as the project involves collaboration with researchers from other universities and industry.

You should have relevant scientific experiences related to the project.

The selection of applicants will be based on undergraduate grades, educational profile, and any additional research experience in areas relevant to the research project. Such experience should be documented and included in your application, for example, through articles published in international peer-reviewed journals or through employment at companies or other institutions active in the specific research area. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualifications required for the project.

In the appointment of these positions, we strive to recruit individuals who, through a comprehensive assessment of competence, skills, and documented merits, are deemed most suitable to carry out and develop the current project and contribute to a positive development of the department.

PhD students are normally engaged for some teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels. Previous experience from teaching/mentoring, even from environments outside of school/university, as well as other outreach activities may therefore be meritorious.

Regulations for PhD students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. Here (https://www.regler.uu.se/?languageId=3).

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About the Employment

The employment is temporary, according to HF Chapter 5 § 7. The extent is 100%. Start date according to agreement or 2025-07-01. Place of employment: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Mate Erdelyi (e-mail: mate.erdelyi@kemi.uu.se (mailto:mate.erdelyi@kemi.uu.se), +46729999166).

Welcome with your application by August 1, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/800.

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 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

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