Researcher in Chemistry

Posted: 2026-10-22

Offer Description

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Change starts here!

The Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences has 45 academic staff and is based at the Kalmar campus. The department is a dynamic environment for knowledge creation and learning, offering education and conducting research in biomedical science, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry, and chemistry.

The department is seeking an outstanding researcher in chemistry to participate in the research project “CREATE: Computational Redesign and AI-Training for Enzymes Incorporating Metal-Binding Noncanonical Amino Acids”. The project is run in collaboration with Seoul National University, Korea.

Job description:

A temporary research position is available at the Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry Group (CCBG). The researcher will be tasked with development of a multitasked machine learning (MTL) framework for enzyme design. The work will also include improvement of the design with AI protein prediction followed by enhanced sampling simulations.

Qualifications:

Requirements: An M.Sc. or higher degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related subject with focus on computational chemistry.

Proven working experience with machine learning (ML) applied to studies of proteins is required for the position.

Proficiency with development, training, and testing of ML models is necessary.

You must also be fluent in English (written and spoken).

Meritorious: Proven experience with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of proteins, especially using AI-based enhanced sampling methods, judged for example by authorship or co-authorship of high quality refereed scientific publications.

Experience with MTL, especially protein design or related tasks.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria concern the evaluation of the applicant’s ability to successfully participate in the project. In the assessment process, particular emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s potential to carry out the research project, and personal suitability for the position.

Terms of Employment:

Employment and scope: The employment is temporary for 8-11 months at 70%-100%. The final terms will be decided based on the suitability and availability of the candidate.

Starting date: By agreement.

Location until further notice: Kalmar, Sweden

Contact:

Project leader: Prof Ran Friedman, Tel +46-480-446290; E-mail ran.friedman@lnu.se

Head of Department: Docent Anna Asplund Persson, Tel +46-480-446241; E-mail anna.asplund@lnu.se

HR-partner Marianne Palmér, tel: +46-480-447303; E-mail: marianne.palmer@lnu.se

Would you like to know more about the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences? Learn more at Lnu.se. https://www.lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/Organisation/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciencesnew-page/

Welcome with your application no later than November 11th, 2026.

Your application in English should include:

• CV with contact details (phone, email, address, date of birth)
• Cover letter (max. 1 page) explaining your motivation and how you meet the assessment criteria
• Signed copies of transcripts and grades
• Signed copies of degrees and certificates meeting the stated eligibility and criteria
• A summary of your Master’s thesis (max. 1 page)
• A copy of the passport
• Names and contact information for two referees who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation

Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.

Where to apply

Website: https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/?rmpage=apply&rmjob=9317

Requirements

• Research Field: Chemistry
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Languages: ENGLISH
• Level: Good
• Research Field: Chemistry
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Linnéuniversitetet
• Country: Sweden