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Responsibilities

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to the future sustainable pharmaceutical industry through world-class research in biocatalysis and industrial biotechnology.

The Department of Industrial Biotechnology at KTH conducts internationally leading research in biocatalysis and enzyme technology. The overarching goal of this project is to develop sustainable and efficient biocatalytic processes for the synthesis of industrially important fine chemicals. The project is carried out in close collaboration with AstraZeneca in Sweden and the UK, offering a unique opportunity to work at the interface between academic research and industrial application. The research includes the development of immobilized transaminases, modification and characterization of thermostable enzymes, as well as enzymological studies of inhibition and enzyme performance under industrial process conditions.

The position offers an stimulating international research environment with opportunities to build a strong academic and industrial network through collaborations with leading researchers and companies. Results are expected to be disseminated through scientific publications, conferences, and close cooperation with industrial partners. Some teaching and supervision may be included in the position.

The position is part of KTH's strategic initiative PROCEED in Södertälje, which creates an internationally attractive research environment in close collaboration with, among others, AstraZeneca and Traton/Scania. Regular physical presence with the industrial partner is an important part of the position to facilitate close collaboration between academia and industry.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed to be equivalent to a PhD. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Documented research competence in chemistry and biocatalysis.
• Experience in molecular biology and protein production.
• Interest in molecular modeling and enzymology.
• Familiarity with research and publication ethics.
• Fluent English in speech and writing, as it is required in daily work.
• Experience in writing scientific publications.
• Experience in supervising bachelor's and master's students.

Merits

• At the latest application deadline, no more than three years have passed since the PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed to be equivalent to a PhD was awarded.
• Awareness of sustainable development and green chemistry.
• Experience in enzyme immobilization and scaling up of reactions.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Join KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here, you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are quality issues and an obvious part of KTH's values as a university and a public authority.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and skills.
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A brief statement on why you are interested in this position, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum two pages.

The application must be received by KTH no later than midnight on the last day of application, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Position

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

A postdoctoral position is a time-limited qualifying employment primarily focused on research, intended as a first career step after doctoral studies.

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