Postdoc in bacterial protein phosphorylation and antibiotic discovery
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-11-07
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The Mijakovic lab is offering a 24-month fixed term postdoctoral position (plus possible extension by 12 months) to a motivated candidate with experience in microbiology and protein biochemistry. With us, you will experience a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities to collaborate with AI experts and state of the art proteomics platforms.
About us
At the Department of Life Sciences, we bring together biology and technology to develop sustainable solutions for the future - from food and medicine to energy - driven by curiosity, creativity, and scientific excellence.
The Mijakovic lab started out as a microbiology group, but as our ambitions and curiosity grew, we expanded into several other areas of life science, often using interdisciplinary approaches. Today, in addition to general bacteriology, we work with applications of various nanomaterials in biomedicine and biotechnology, metabolic engineering of microbial cell factories and experimental evolution. Our work is focused on societal challenges related to human and planertary health.
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
For information about the application procedure, please refer to the advert on Chalmers' website.
We welcome your application no later than December 15th, 2025
For questions please contact:
Prof. Ivan Mijakovic, SysBio,
ivan.mijakovic@chalmers.seWe look forward to your application!
• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez - forward.
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