Postdoctoral researcher in biomimetic for development of Covid-19

Faculty of Health and Society
Our education and research is conducted with the vision of promoting health and participation. The faculty conducts research that focuses on societal problems and seeks solutions in several fields of research. We develop leading professional education programs that provide healthcare, social work and enterprises with competent staff. Our education and research are located in three locations in Malmö. Read more about the Faculty of Health and Society here.  

Research environment
The major part of the research at the faculty addresses the two research and educational profiles “Biological Interfaces” and “Health and Social Conditions in a Life Cycle Perspective”. The position will be active in Biological Interfaces, which has a focus on the interplay between materials, biomolecules, and cells, on molecular, nano, micro, and macroscopic levels. The faculty research is also linked to the research programme “Biofilms - Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/biofilms) which combines research with medical, dental, food, and environmental applications, at three faculties, in close collaboration with regional industry.  

About the position
The purpose of this project is to develop Covid-19 virus receptors and sensors that combine the following features: fast response, high sensitivity and specificity, low cost (no expensive reagents) and robustness. The solution is based on rSAMs (reversible self-assembled monolayers), a biomimetic approach that can be quickly adapted to new epidemic threats and builds on an ongoing collaboration between Malmö University and external academic and industrial partners. The project aims to combine biomimetic membranes prepared by the rSAM technology with nanoplasmonic sensors. These will then be combined with LSPR sensors for direct virus detection and will be validated against currently used RT-qPCR virus tests. We are looking for a chemist with a strong background in any of the areas of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, nanotechnology or microbiology who are enthusiastic about this project. If you have these qualifications and want to be part of an urgent project that can make a concrete global difference, you are welcome to apply.

Required Qualifications and Criteria for Assessment of Applicants
Candidates must have demonstrated scientific competence corresponding to a doctoral degree in organic chemistry. Candidates with a proven track record in supramolecular chemistry, stimuli responsive systems and host guest chemistry will be given preference. Moreover, the researcher must demonstrate documented merits required for establishing an independent research program attracting external funding.  

For more information
Börje Sellergren, Professor in Biomedical Technology. +46 40 665 7810, borje.sellergren@mau.se
For general questions regarding employment at Malmö university, contact HR-specialist Linda-Lo Johansson +46 (0)40 6657840, lindalo.johansson@mau.se 

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Application
You apply through Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking the button “apply/ansök”. You have the responsibility that your application is complete according to the adverted position and your application must be received no later than August 23, 2020.

The educational qualifications may be documented with guidance from Qualifications portfolio for lecturers/researchers at Malmö University. 

See also Appointment Rules at Malmö University.

Books and any other documents, such as publications, that cannot be sent electronically should be sent in triplicate in an envelope marked with reference number REK2020/195 and posted to the HR Department, Malmö University, 205 06 Malmö. If the documents weigh more than 2 kg, they should be sent to the delivery address: HR Department, Malmö University, Matrosgatan 1, 211 18 Malmö, marked with reference number REK2020/195.  

The application should contain the following:


• A brief summary of scientific, teaching and other qualifications relevant to the position
• Attested copies of certificates
• Signed list of qualifications (CV)
• List of scientific publications and developed teaching materials
• Copies of three of your most relevant scientific publications
• References

Additional information
One-year position (full-time), starting October 1, 2020 or by agreement. The position can be prolonged beyond the first year.  

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities. Malmö University applies individual salary setting.
In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way.  

We are looking forward to receive your application!