Umeå University is providing a great opportunity through the Postdoctoral Scholarships in Cryo-EM of Photosynthetic Protein Complexes. The opportunity is available to talented students for the academic year 2025-2026.
To be eligible for the postdoctoral scholarship, applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree in Structural Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field. The degree should have been awarded within the last three years, unless special circumstances apply. Candidates must have experience in structural biology, cryo-EM, or photosynthetic water oxidation research, and possess strong communication skills in English.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
Brief Description
Umeå universitet Information
Founded in 1965, Umeå universitet (Umeå University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Umeå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vasterbotten County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Örnsköldsvik, Skellefteå. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Umeå universitet (UmU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Umeå universitet (UmU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via Umeå University’s e-recruitment system Varbi by September 1, 2025.
Required documents include:
Cover letter (max 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae with publication list
Copy of doctoral degree or expected date of completion
Academic transcripts and diplomas
PhD thesis or relevant publications
Names and contact details of 2–3 references