Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Protein Biochemistry at Uppsala University
Job Description
Uppsala University’s Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences is hiring a permanent associate professor in biochemistry, specialising in protein biochemistry. The post joins the Biochemistry programme at the Biomedical Centre (BMC), which studies the structure, function, dynamics, interactions, evolution and catalytic mechanisms of proteins. The department wants someone who strengthens its work in molecular recognition, protein structure and dynamics, enzyme mechanisms, protein engineering or interactomics, and who can open new directions; AI-supported protein analysis or design is valued.
At a glance
- Position: Associate professor (universitetslektor), permanent, full time
- Start: 1 August 2027 or by agreement
- Where: Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences, BMC, Uppsala
- Reference: UFV-PA 2026/1715
- Contact: Prof. Ylva Ivarsson, ylva.ivarsson@kemi.uu.se
- Apply by: 20 November 2026
- Apply: 20 November 2026
About the protein biochemistry post
- Run independent, internationally competitive research in protein biochemistry and lead a group
- Work on topics such as interaction analysis, enzymology, protein design, directed evolution, biologics or biocatalysis
- Teach in English and Swedish at all levels, especially protein biochemistry, enzymology and biochemical methods
- Supervise degree projects and doctoral students and develop courses
- Take part in department committees and development
Teaching language
Uppsala expects its teachers to teach in Swedish and English over time. Applicants who cannot teach in Swedish at first get Swedish language training as part of their duties, and the university offers Swedish courses to new international staff. If the English and Swedish versions of the advert differ, the Swedish version applies.
What UU is looking for
- A PhD in biochemistry or a closely related field
- A strong publication record and a clear profile in experimental protein biochemistry
- University teaching expertise in biochemistry, and at least ten weeks of teacher training (or within two years)
- A documented ability to win external grants and to lead research, including supervising students and early-career researchers
- Documented ability to teach in Swedish or English
Nice to have
- Research that complements structural biology, biophysics, enzymology, protein engineering or computational molecular life science
- AI or machine-learning-supported protein analysis or design
- Interdisciplinary collaborations and science communication
- Administrative and management experience
Pay and location
Uppsala University sets salaries individually; the advert gives no figure. The post is permanent and full time in Uppsala; a probationary period may apply.
How to apply
Apply through the official UU page. The closing date is 20 November 2026.
See all our faculty jobs, or browse more research jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Uppsala University
Official advertisement: uu.varbi.com
How to prepare for this application
- Ten weeks: this post asks for ten weeks of teacher training, more than most; show what you have done.
- Balance: research and teaching count equally here; build both sections carefully.
- Links: mention how you would work with the NMR Centre, SciLifeLab or the Centre for Chemical Mechanism of Life.
- Promotion: associate professors at Uppsala can be assessed for promotion to full professor.
- Deadline: applications close on 20 November 2026.
About Uppsala University
Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is Sweden's oldest university and a broad research university. Its science and technology departments are largely based at the Ångström Laboratory.
