OpenFieldESS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Neutron Macromolecular Crystallography
Two-year postdoctoral position utilizing neutron diffraction to determine precise hydrogen and protonation states in enzymatic catalytic pockets for antiviral drug discovery (NMX beamline).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in structural biology, biophysics, or crystallography within last 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Full professional scientific English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Track record of publications in high-impact journals on protein crystallography or deuteration
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SEK 46,000 to SEK 52,000 per month salaried appointment (approx. SEK 580,000/year)
- Application fee
- SEK 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (scientific staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Late 2027 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official European Spallation Source documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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