Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Genomics, AMR, and Plasmid Biology at University of Gothenburg

The von Mentzer Lab at the University of Gothenburg is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to lead a data-driven project focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), plasmid biology, and bacterial adhesins. The research is part of the DDLS Research School 2026 and involves close collaboration with Ronnie Berntsson at Umeå University. The project centers on understanding how Type IV Secretion Systems (T4SS) and LPxTG-anchored adhesins co-occur and co-evolve on plasmids in Gram-positive pathogens, with the goal of elucidating mechanisms that drive host colonization, biofilm formation, and the spread of AMR. Key research areas include microbial genomics, comparative genomics, large-scale plasmid analysis, protein structure prediction using tools such as AlphaFold2 and ESMFold, and gene association methods. The project also includes a small experimental component to validate adhesin function. The position offers a collaborative environment bridging data-driven analysis and structural microbiology, providing opportunities to work at the intersection of computational and experimental biology. Applicants should have a PhD and experience in bacterial genomics, AMR, plasmid biology, or structural bioinformatics. Preferred skills include comparative genomics, protein structure prediction, and gene association methods. Experimental skills for small-scale validation are advantageous. The position is based at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, with collaboration from Umeå University. Funding details are not specified in the announcement. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Astrid von Mentzer for more information and to discuss the position before applying. For further details about the host environment, see the provided links.