Uppsala University 
Uppsala, Sweden Offer Summary
Uppsala University in Sweden is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry for its Department of Chemistry - BMC. This full-time, temporary two-year position focuses on developing non-covalent supramolecular complexes and utilizing them in synthetic methods. The successful candidate will engage in organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization. Essential qualifications include a doctoral degree in organic chemistry, extensive experience with method development, catalytic transformations, and mechanistic organic chemistry. Strong personal qualities such as accuracy, creativity, and social competence are valued, along with the ability to support younger researchers. Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Experience with small-molecule NMR spectroscopy is advantageous. Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2026, to Professor Mate Erdelyi.
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Project Description
Department of Chemistry for Life Sciences conducts research and education in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and organic chemistry. More than 100 people work at the department. New employees and students are recruited from all over the world and English is the main working language. The department is located at the Biomedical Centre in Uppsala, which facilitates collaborations with research groups in biology, pharmacy, medicine and SciLifeLab and gives access to advanced infrastructure for experimental and theoretical studies. You can find more information about us here.
Project description
This project aims to develop non-covalent supramolecular complexes and utilize them in the development of synthetic methods. The postdoctoral researcher’s specific task involves organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization.
Duties
The work will include research within synthetic organic chemistry.
Qualifications required
A doctoral degree, or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctoral degree, in organic chemistry. Extensive knowledge and practical experience with method development, catalytic transformations and mechanistic organic chemistry. We attach great importance to personal qualities such as accuracy, creativity, openness, motivation, genuine scientific interest and social competence. It is important to us that our labs and our instruments are organized, clean and in good order, and you are expected to be a role model in this regard. You must have the ability to work well organized and structured. Since you will be involved in supporting the work of younger researchers, you need to be able to support individuals and ensure that the work environment is productive and pleasant. Candidates must be able to express themselves well in spoken as well as written English.
Qualifications desired
Experience with synthetic organic chemistry, small-molecule NMR spectroscopy, and non-covalent interactions will be considered an advantage.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full-time position. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the position please contact: Professor, Mate Erdelyi, mate.erdelyi@kemi.uu.se, +46 72 9999166.
You are welcome to submit your application no later than November 20 2026.UFV-PA 2026/3311.