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Kristine Steen Jensen

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4 months ago

PhD in Biophysical Chemistry and Protein Self-Assembly at Lund University Lund University in Sweden

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PhD

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Chemistry

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Doctoral student employment at Lund University, fixed-term full-time position starting 2026-09-01 or as agreed. The PhD is funded as an employment; third-cycle studies are normally 4 years full time, extended if teaching or departmental duties are included. Lund University notes employee benefits including generous annual leave and occupational pension.

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About this position

PhD opportunity in Biophysical Chemistry and Protein Self-Assembly at Lund University

This doctoral position is hosted by the Center for Molecular Protein Science (CMPS), Department of Chemistry at Lund University, in the research group of Kristine Steen Jensen. The project sits at the interface of chemistry, biology, materials science, and physics, with a strong focus on protein self-assembly, biophysical chemistry, and biomolecular materials.

The research aims to understand and engineer 2D protein assembly formation for future applications in biomaterials, biomedicine, and sustainable nanotechnology. You will work with de novo protein design, protein expression and purification, spectroscopic assay development, structural characterization, high-throughput screening, and cryo-electron microscopy. The project also includes genetic code expansion to introduce non-canonical amino acids and metal-binding functionalities into protein scaffolds.

The doctoral student will join a highly collaborative team of biophysical chemists, molecular biologists, protein designers, and physicists. The role includes research, third-cycle courses, seminars, conferences, and up to 20% teaching/departmental duties. The position is a fixed-term full-time doctoral employment at Lund University.

Eligibility highlights: MSc in Engineering, a one-year Master’s degree, or equivalent with substantial mathematics, molecular sciences, and life sciences; possible prior coursework in physical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, protein science, and/or molecular spectroscopy; strong experimental protein characterization and quantitative biophysical analysis skills; excellent English.

Funding and terms: doctoral employment at full time, normally 4 years, with extension for teaching/departmental work. Lund University notes standard employee benefits.

Application deadline: 2026-07-02. Apply in English via the Lund University/Varbi portal and include CV, cover letter, degree certificates, transcripts, two references, and any additional supporting documents.

Funding details

Doctoral student employment at Lund University, fixed-term full-time position starting 2026-09-01 or as agreed. The PhD is funded as an employment; third-cycle studies are normally 4 years full time, extended if teaching or departmental duties are included. Lund University notes employee benefits including generous annual leave and occupational pension.

What's required

Applicants must meet general Swedish third-cycle admission requirements: a second-cycle qualification, or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 second-cycle credits, or equivalent knowledge. Specific requirements include an MSc in Engineering, a one-year Master’s degree, or another comparable degree with significant components of mathematics, molecular sciences, and life sciences. Depending on the project, second-cycle courses in physical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, protein science, and/or molecular spectroscopy may be required. Candidates should have experience in experimental protein characterization and biophysical measurements with quantitative data analysis, a molecular understanding of protein structure and interactions, demonstrated ability to work independently, scientific curiosity, good analytical/problem-solving skills, initiative, cooperation skills, persistence, strong written and oral communication skills, and very good English proficiency. Merits include recombinant protein production, cryo-EM experience, and experimental characterization of protein self-assembly.

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