Postdoctoral scholarship

Umeå University is advertising a 2-year postdoctoral scholarship within molecular geochemistry focused on DNA adsorption to mineral surfaces. The project studies how ancient DNA and environmental DNA can survive in the environment for thousands of years by sticking to minerals.

The work is ideally suited to a researcher interested in combining molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with traditional wet chemistry techniques. This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in chemistry, biology, environmental science, materials science, and computational modeling.

The post is associated with Michael Holmboe, Associate Professor at Umeå University. The announcement is framed as a postdoctoral scholarship rather than a standard employment post, and the post excerpt does not mention a stipend amount or other financial specifics.

Eligibility highlights: postdoctoral level; research background aligned with molecular geochemistry, DNA-mineral interactions, simulation, and experimental chemistry is preferred. The full advertisement should contain the detailed qualification criteria.

Application window: deadline is 15 August.

Interested applicants should follow the official Umeå University application link, review the full ad, and submit materials before the deadline.