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Postdoctoral Scholarship in Molecular Geochemistry: DNA Adsorption to Minerals Umeå University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Umeå University

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Postdoctoral scholarship in molecular geochemistry at Umeå University, Sweden. The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University is offering a 2-year full-time postdoctoral scholarship in a project on DNA adsorption to minerals, with a strong focus on molecular geochemistry, clay minerals, mineral-water interfaces, and the interaction of organic molecules with mineral surfaces.
The scholarship is hosted in the molecular geochemistry group led by Michael Holmboe. The project combines molecular dynamics simulations with experimental adsorption studies to understand how DNA interacts with well-characterized mineral surfaces and how these interactions depend on pH, ionic strength, and competing organics. The work is connected to broader questions in environmental and ancient DNA preservation in soils and sediments.
Applicants should have a completed doctoral degree in chemistry, geochemistry, physical chemistry, computational chemistry, or a related field. Strong experience with molecular dynamics simulations is a major merit. Additional merits include experience with mineral, clay, or colloid geochemistry, mineral-organic or mineral-water interfaces, and experimental techniques such as XRD, Raman, FTIR, electron microscopy, or AFM. Good written and spoken English is required.
The scholarship is full-time for two years and is funded as a stipend. The position is located in Umeå, Sweden. The deadline is 15 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through Umeå University’s Varbi e-recruitment system and should include a cover letter, CV with publication list, degree documentation, diplomas and grades, thesis, up to three relevant articles, and contact details for two references.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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