Linköping University
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Postdoc in Novel Ion-Channel Engineering at Linköping University Linköping University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
The postdoc is funded by a donation from the Högbom-Cocozza Research Foundation. It is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for three years, with a salary of SEK 43,000 per month. The foundation may also fund 6–12 months at a higher education institution abroad, and the postdoc may apply before year three for an independent research grant of approximately SEK 500,000.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Linköping University
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Postdoc in novel ion-channel engineering at Linköping University, Sweden.
This postdoctoral position is in the Pantazis group and sits at the interface of ion-channel biophysics, protein engineering, electrophysiology, molecular biology, computational modeling, and cellular excitability. The project aims to engineer novel voltage-gated ion channels to create new ways of tuning cell electrical activity, with applications in neurobiology and cardiac electrophysiology.
The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized ion-channel research environment and take scientific ownership of a high-risk, high-reward project with potential for high-impact publications, intellectual property generation, and preparation for an independent research career. The role may also include collaborative work in the group, supervision of short-term undergraduate students, and shared lab duties such as frog oocyte preparation and training new lab members.
Eligibility and requirements: applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent from a university other than Linköping University, normally awarded within the last three years unless special grounds apply. Required experience includes a strong mechanistic understanding of ion channels, experimental electrophysiology, molecular cloning, basic calculus for modeling ion-channel function and cell excitability, and excellent English communication skills. Protein engineering experience and ambition to become an independent group leader are considered meritorious.
Funding and employment: the position is funded by the Högbom-Cocozza Research Foundation. It is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for three years with a salary of SEK 43,000 per month. The foundation may also support 6–12 months at a higher education institution abroad, and before the third year the postdoc may apply for an independent research grant of approximately SEK 500,000.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026. Apply through the university’s online portal and submit the required documents and selected publications before the deadline.
Funding details
The postdoc is funded by a donation from the Högbom-Cocozza Research Foundation. It is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for three years, with a salary of SEK 43,000 per month. The foundation may also fund 6–12 months at a higher education institution abroad, and the postdoc may apply before year three for an independent research grant of approximately SEK 500,000.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent awarded by a higher education institution other than Linköping University, normally no more than three years before the application deadline unless special grounds apply. Required experience includes a strong mechanistic understanding of ion channels, experimental experience in ion-channel biophysics/electrophysiology, molecular cloning experience, sufficient mathematical skills (basic calculus) to construct and interpret models of ion-channel function and cell excitability, and excellent written and spoken English. Experience with protein engineering and ambition to become an independent group leader are considered meritorious.
How to apply
Apply via the university’s online application portal by clicking the Apply button. Submit the application and required documents before 30 November 2026. Attach selected research publications electronically; if publications cannot be sent electronically, mail three sets to the University Registrar so they arrive by the deadline.
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