PhD Candidate in Biochemistry

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading higher education institutions. It has approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our pursuit to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of humanity. Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations. **Job Responsibilities** The project involves experimental studies of chaperone protein self-association as well as chaperone-client interactions and co-aggregation with amyloid-forming proteins. The aim is to characterize and understand the relevant protein-protein interactions and the origin of clients' increased solubility at the molecular level. The studies will involve various chaperones and amyloid-forming proteins. The experimental studies will typically include the use of several state-of-the-art techniques. Relevant experimental methods available include optical and NMR spectroscopy, calorimetry, neutron, X-ray, and light scattering techniques, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, surface plasmon resonance and other surface techniques, optical and electron microscopy, as well as microfluidics for measuring diffusion. The doctoral student will be responsible for planning, method development, experimental work, and data analysis. Detailed focus on the doctoral studies, including the choice of experimental techniques and approaches, will be determined in collaboration with the supervisors. The primary task for a doctoral student is to engage in their doctoral education, which includes participation in research projects as well as doctoral courses. The responsibilities also include involvement in teaching and other departmental work, but this will not exceed 20% of the working time. **Qualifications** To be admitted and employed as a doctoral student, you must meet the requirements below. **Eligibility Requirements** Basic eligibility for doctoral education is met by those who have: - completed a degree at the advanced level, or - fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, with content relevant to the doctoral education, or - acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country. Specific eligibility for Biochemistry is met by those who have: - At least 120 higher education credits must consist of chemistry courses, of which at least 30 higher education credits are a thesis at the advanced level within the chosen field or closely related fields. The specific eligibility can also be obtained through other equivalent education, which is assessed in each individual case. **Other Requirements:** To benefit from the relevant doctoral education, the following is also required: - Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. - Good ability for written and oral communication. - Good knowledge and skills relevant to the dissertation work and tasks. This includes theoretical knowledge in physical chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysical chemistry, practical experience in the purification of amyloid proteins and chaperones, as well as practical experience in studying the self- and co-aggregation of amyloid proteins and chaperones. - Other experiences relevant to doctoral education, such as professional experience. - Good ability for independent work and the ability to formulate and tackle scientific problems. **Meritorious** For the current doctoral education, the following is meritorious: - Documented experience of scientific experimental studies of self- and co-association processes in lipid, peptide, and/or protein systems, as well as imaging of liquid-liquid phase separation is a significant advantage, as is both practical experience and theoretical knowledge of one or more of the aforementioned experimental methods. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive, and independence, as well as how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability needed to complete the doctoral education. **We Offer** Lund University is a government authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. Learn more about working at Lund University at lu.se. https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss **About the Employment** The position is a fixed-term full-time employment, starting on 2026-02-01 or by agreement. The doctoral education lasts for four years for full-time studies. If teaching and other departmental work are involved, the employment will be extended accordingly. Regulations regarding employment as a doctoral student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. More about employment conditions for doctoral students on Lund University's employee web. https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/forska-och-utbilda/stod-till-forskning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/anstallningsvillkor-doktorander **How to Apply** The application must be written in English and should include: - CV and a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the educational