Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanistic Studies of Bioenergetic Membrane Protein Complexes
Stockholm University is advertising a
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanistic Studies of Bioenergetic Membrane Protein Complexes
within the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and the ERC-Advanced Grant project
bioEnergetic
.
The project focuses on the mechanistic basis of biological energy conversion in membrane-bound enzymes from mitochondrial and bacterial respiratory chains. Research topics include redox energy capture, long-range proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET), and the role of electrical field effects in protein function and dynamics.
Researchers with
computational and/or experimental expertise
are encouraged to apply. The work combines biophysical methods, structural biology, mutagenesis, spectroscopy, proteoliposome experiments, cryo-EM, multiscale molecular simulations, QM/MM, atomistic molecular dynamics, free energy methods, and machine learning.
The position is based in
Stockholm, Sweden
, and will be carried out in the interdisciplinary
Kaila Lab
with close interaction with PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists.
Eligibility:
applicants must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country by the time the employment decision is made. A recent PhD, excellent publication record, strong English skills, analytical ability, teamwork, creativity, initiative, and independence are important selection criteria. Prior training in molecular biophysics and/or computational biophysical methods applied to complex biological systems is an advantage.
Employment:
full-time temporary appointment for 2–3 years, with possible extension under special circumstances. Salary is individually set.
Deadline:
21 October 2026.
How to apply:
submit the application through Stockholm University’s recruitment system and attach a personal letter and CV, plus any other requested documents.
