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Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences

The Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences is an interdisciplinary environment where 10 research areas work to contribute to better medicines and a healthier world. With laboratories at the heart of the Uppsala Biomedical Center and Sweden's only Faculty of Pharmacy, we form a vital engine in the development of education and research within pharmaceutical sciences. More information about the department and its activities can be found at uu.se/farmbio.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research within natural product chemistry.
• Isolate and structurally characterize bioactive substances from Actinobacteria.
• Participate in method development for the analysis of natural products.
• Perform bioactivity tests against microorganisms.
• Document experiments and results in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).

Qualifications

• Documented laboratory experience in the isolation and/or structural determination of natural products (MS, NMR, HPLC).
• Documented experience working with Actinobacteria.
• Experience with bioactivity tests against microorganisms.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and Swedish, as well as very good documentation skills.

We are looking for a candidate who is meticulous, structured, and team-oriented. Great emphasis will be placed on your ability to work in a team and contribute to a well-functioning research environment.

Desirable/Additional Merits

• Experience working with plant-derived natural products.
• Experience with HPLC method development and analytical chemistry.

About the Position

The position is fixed-term for 3 months. The position is full-time. Start date 2026-09-22 or by agreement until 2026-12-21.

Information about the position is provided by
Docent Luke Robertson (e-mail)

For questions regarding the employment
Administrative Manager Marina Rönngren (e-mail: [email protected])

Please submit your application by July 14, 2026
Reference: UFV-PA 2026/2280

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. 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 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

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

The position may be subject to a security clearance. If a security clearance is required, it is a condition of employment that the applicant is approved.

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Applications are received via Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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