About the research project
This postdoc project involves discovery of inhibitors of bacterial protein-tyrosine kinases, which will be tested for their capacity to hinder bacterial biofilm formation and virulence. The aim of the project is to generate knowledge-based peptides with the use of generative AI, and test them for kinase inhibition and prevention of biofilm formation in several relevant bacterial pathogens.
Your work tasks as a postdoc will include microbiology assays, protein purification and biochemical assays. You will work with infection models, MS-proteomics analyses and advanced microscopy. In this role, you will belong to an interdisciplinary group at Chalmers, and will regularly interact with experts in generative AI.
Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:
- To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree in microbiology, molecular biology or any other related discipline, awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline*.
- Experience with protein biochemistry.
- Ability to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to plan and execute scientific studies from conception to implementation, including paper writing.
- You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English
You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
*The date on your doctoral degree certificate is considered the official date of completion. Exceptions to the three-year eligibility limit may be made for documented circumstances such as parental leave, sick leave, or military service.
The following experience will strengthen your application:
- Experience with bacteriology.
- Experience with MS proteomics.
- Experience with generative AI.
What you will do
You will work with the research project with responsibilities including:
- Work with infection models
- Microbiology assays, protein purification and biochemical assays
- MS-proteomics analyses and advanced microscopy
- Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent
- Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level
The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.
Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.
The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.
What we offer
- As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
- Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV
- A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
- Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
Personal letter
- A brief introduction about yourself.
- A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
- An outline of your future goals and research focus.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
We promise that qualifications of each applicant will be assessed by human evaluators, no AI will be used in screening of candidates.
We welcome your application no later than December 15th, 2025
For questions please contact:
Prof. Ivan Mijakovic, SysBio, ivan.mijakovic@chalmers.se
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=14350
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