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Lunds universitet grundades 1666 och rankas återkommande som ett av världens främsta lärosäten. Här finns omkring 46 000 studenter och 8 500 medarbetare i Lund, Helsingborg och Malmö. Vi förenas i vår strävan att förstå, förklara och förbättra vår värld och människors villkor.

Vi erbjuder

Lunds universitet är en statlig myndighet vilket innebär att du får särskilda förmåner, generös semester och en förmånlig tjänstepension.

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Beskrivning av arbetsplatsen

Forskningen vid avdelningen för Biofysikalisk kemi omfattar studier av biomolekylära interaktioner, struktur och dynamik, med syftet att förstå biologiska system och processer på molekylär nivå. Tyngdpunkten ligger på experimentella och teoretiska studier av de fysikaliska egenskaperna hos proteiner i lösning. Avdelningen för Biofysikalisk kemi ingår i enheten Centrum för molekylär proteinforskning (CMPS, Center for Molecular Protein Science).

CMPS erbjuder en mycket kreativ miljö som möjliggör ledande forskning. CMPS består av forskargrupper med kompetens inom en rad biokemiska och biofysikaliska metoder (se: https://www.cmps.lu.se) och erbjuder därmed en utmärkt miljö för kompetensutveckling.

Tjänsten är placerad i Prof. Mikael Akkes forskargrupp och finansieras av Vetenskapsrådet.

Kemiska institutionens NMR-lab inkluderar ett 800 MHz Bruker NEO-instrument med 4 kanaler och en 5 mm TCI Z-gradient CryoProbe med kylda förförstärkare för 1H, 13C, 15N och 2H, och en 600 MHz Bruker Avance NEO med 4 kanaler och en 5 mm QCI(P) Z-gradient CryoProbe 1H-19F/13C/15N/31P. En heltidsanställd forskningsingenjör (facility manager) servar NMR-lab.

Arbetsuppgifter och ansvarsområden

Du kommer att vara engagerad i avancerade NMR-relaxationsexperiment och analys av resultaten för att karakterisera proteiners interna dynamik. Arbetsuppgifterna inkluderar utveckling av analysprogram i python. Du kommer att arbeta med definierade delprojekt inom forskningsprojektets övergripande ram. Du kommer att arbeta tillsammans med doktorander, postdocs och seniora forskare.

Arbetsuppgifterna innefattar:

• Utförande av heteronukleära NMR-relaxationsexperiment för att undersöka proteindynamik
• Utveckling av analysprogram i python
• Analys och tolkning av resultaten.
• Rapportskrivning

Kvalifikationer

Krav för anställningen är:

• Civilingenjörsexamen, Mastersexamen, eller annan examen på motsvarande nivå
• Gedigna kunskaper och dokumenterad praktisk erfarenhet av NMR-spektroskopi med inriktning mot proteindynamik
• Mycket god förmåga att uttrycka sig muntligt och skriftligt på engelska
• Mycket god kommunikationsförmåga
• Självständighet och förmåga att samarbeta

Meriterande för anställningen är:

• Flexibilitet och förmåga att snabbt sätta sig in i nya arbetsuppgifter

Hänsyn kommer att tas till hur den sökande genom sin erfarenhet och kompetens bedöms komplettera och stärka det administrativa arbetet inom avdelningen/institutionen samt bidra till dess framtida utveckling.

Övrigt

Anställningen är tidsbegränsad till 6 månader med omfattningen 100 procent med start 2026-09-15 eller enligt överenskommelse.

Med anledning av semesterperioden kommer rekryteringsprocessen att pausas under sommaren. Vi planerar att återuppta arbetet och påbörja nästa steg i processen under andra halvan av augusti

Så här söker du

Ansökan ska innehålla CV och personligt brev med motivering till varför du är intresserad av anställningen och på vilket sätt anställningen matchar dina meriter. Ansökan bör även innehålla examensbevis eller motsvarande samt övrigt som du önskar åberopa (kopior av betyg, uppgifter till referenser, rekommendationsbrev etc).

Välkommen med din ansökan!

LTH – Lunds Tekniska Högskola – är en del av Lunds universitet. På LTH utbildar vi människor, bygger kunskap för framtiden och arbetar hårt för att utveckla samhället. Vi skapar utrymme för briljant forskning och inspirerar till kreativ utveckling av teknik, arkitektur och design. Här läser närmare 12 000 studenter. Varje år publicerar våra forskare – varav många verkar inom världsledande profilområden – omkring 100 avhandlingar och 2 000 vetenskapliga rön. En rad forskningsresultat och studentarbeten förädlas till innovationer. Tillsammans utforskar och skapar vi – till nytta för världen.

Vi undanber oss alla kontakter från annonsförsäljare, rekryterings- och bemanningsföretag på grund av statliga upphandlingsregler.

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

About the role:

The Scientific Support Division at ESS is looking for a Biodeuteration Scientist to support the ESS neutron user program. The Deuteration group at ESS operates a support service providing deuterium-labelled samples for the scientific users of the ESS neutron instruments for carrying out a broad range of experiments primarily in materials and life science research.  

In this position, you will play an important role in ensuring the success of biological and biomaterial experiments at ESS by further developing methods for the biological production of a range of deuterated biomolecules, contributing deuterated materials for user proposals and requested by ESS users, and optimising purification and analysis capabilities. In the ESS Deuteration group, we also work in close collaboration with our international colleques at other deuteration laboratories.

In this role, you will:

• Provide deuteration services for neutron experiment users, including the production, purification and characterization of a variety of biologically deuterated molecules.
• Further develop ESS capabilities for biodeuteration as well as related purification and analysis methods, in order to meet the evolving needs of the ESS scientific user program.
• Coordinate the planning, organization and operation of ESS biodeuteration support including proposal calls, feasibility reviews and proposal work scheduling.
• Maintain and operate the biological deuteration facilities of ESS in collaboration with the Lund Protein Production Facility at Lund University hosting our biodeuteration activities.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to visitors and hosted students and postdocs working on biodeuteration projects.
• Participate in external and internal collaborations to enhance ESS biodeuteration capabilities and scientific output of the user programme.
• Disseminate results and method developments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant scientific meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Deuteration laboratories at other large-scale research infrastructure to to ensure continuing development of Deuteration services ESS.

This is a full-time permanent position based at the brand new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5h4bIEfM5Q

About you:

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated biochemist/biologist with a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology and a strong track record of the expression of biological molecules in microbial cell cultures for research. You have experience of bacterial and yeast expression systems and biochemical modifications and purification methodologies. In addition to designing biological production processes and optimising purification methods, you also bring deep expertise and understanding of modern cell culturing and analytical techniques - including automated fermentation systems, purification technologies and biophysical characterisation methods. Experience in protein ligation-mediated polypeptide engineering, and/or genetic engineering of microbial expression systems is an advantage.

You take pride in delivering reliable results on time, and you thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Comfortable working with colleagues and neutron users from many disciplines, you have a service-minded proactive approach and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-paced, international research environment. Communicating clearly in English - both written and spoken - comes naturally to you, and you're confident engaging with colleagues from a wide range of technical backgrounds and presenting your work at conferences. 

If you’ve worked with biological deuteration previously, that’s a strong advantage. So is experience operating automated bioreactor systems, experience with higher eukaryotic cell culturing, biomolecule production and purification at mg-g scale, or supporting user-driven custom projects in research, infrastructure or contract environments. You’re someone who wants to contribute to the bigger picture outside your own lab work – both scientifically but also practically by acting as a driver for the development of new capabilities, maintaining high safety standards, caring for shared infrastructure, and keeping instruments in top condition. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, scientific rigour, and a team-oriented spirit to everything you do.

To apply:

A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website, so submit your application as soon as you can. The last date for receiving applications is August 25th. Please note that 1st zoom interviews will take place mid September and onsite interviews mid October.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sofie Berg on sofie.berg@ess.eu or Hiring Manager Hanna Wacklin-Knecht - Head of the Scientific Support Division on mailto:hanna.wacklin-knecht@ess.eu  

Forskningsingenjör vid Grimsö forskningsstation

Vi söker en självständig och noggrann person till DNA-laboratoriet på Grimsö forskningsstation. Vi riktar oss till dig som är intresserad av förvaltingen och forskningen av stora rovdjur. Med hjälp av DNA-metoder förser vi olika myndigheter med faktabaserad information som verkar för en hållbar förvaltning av rovdjur i Sverige samt genom forskning öka förståelsen om rovdjurens ekologi. 

Om jobbet

Du kommer att jobba i ett team som analyserar DNA-prov från rovdjur. Det huvudsakliga projektet bygger på att bitså förvaltande myndigheter med DNA-analyser som syftar att inventera och förvalta vargpopulationen i Sverige. Utöver detta bedrivs DNA-analyser på flera andra arter och forskningsprojekt, vilka kan behöva ditt deltagande. 

Arbetsuppgifterna omfattar:

• laborativt och analytiskt arbete, med DNA-extraktion av biologiskt material från djur
• genetisk profilering (genotypbestämning) och hantering av SNP-data för att bland annat identifiera individer och deras släktskap till andra individer i olika populationer
• medverkan i rapportering och framtagning av informationsmaterial
• medverkan i forskningsprojekt och utvecklingen av nya metoder/processer i och utanför DNA-labbet.

Allt arbete kommer ske på Grimsö forskningsstation.

Din bakgrund 

• Akademisk utbildning i biologi, motsvarande minst MSc med flera kurser i genetik och/eller molekylär ekologi. 
• God erfarenhet av att extrahera och analysera DNA-prover och molekylära data.
• Avancerad kunskap av ordbehandlingsprogram, inkluderat Microsoft Word, analysprogram, inkluderat Microsoft Excel och R för programmering. 
• Kunskaper om next-generation sequencing och användandet python- och bash-skript är meriterande.
• B-körkort och tillgång till egen bil.

Det är en förutsättning att du har ett metodiskt arbetssätt, ett kritiskt tänkande, är noggrann och har analytisk förmåga. Andra angelägna personliga egenskaper för arbetet är god samarbetsförmåga, ett flexibelt och självgående arbetssätt samt förmåga att hantera flera parallella arbetsuppgifter samtidigt.

Om oss

Grimsö forskningsstation utgör en unik arbetsmiljö för att studera vilda djur och fåglar. Utöver de ca 40 personer som jobbar på stationen är vi en samlingspunkt som attraherar besökande forskare, myndighetspersoner och studenter. Vi befinner oss i ett forskningsområde på 13 000 hektar som vi använder för forskning och utbildning. Här finns en bred kompetens för att studera vilda djurs ekologi, levnadssätt, livshistoria, utbredning och genetiska variation. Vi bedriver forskning som tillämpas i förvaltningen av stora djur och fåglar i Sverige. Vi har ett stort nätverk av forskare och representanter för myndigheter och civilsamhällesorganisationer. Genom publicering och samarbeten har vi en global spridning av vår unika kunskap om djurs förvaltning och bevarande.  

Mer information om institutionen/avdelningen:https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/ekologi/grimso-forskningsstation/om-grimso-forskningsstation/

Läs mer om våra förmåner och hur det är att jobba vid SLU på https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/

Placering:

Grimsö forskningsstation.

Anställningsform:

Tidsbegränsad anställning 12 månader.

Omfattning:

100%.

Tillträde:

Enligt överenskommelse.

Ansökan:

Välkommen med din ansökan via ansökningsknappen nedan senast 2026-07-31.

Fackliga kontaktpersoner:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/