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What we offer
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Description of the Workplace
At the Department of Chemistry, research is conducted across all core areas of chemistry. Important research areas utilizing NMR include organic chemistry, inorganic coordination chemistry, structure-based drug design, polymer chemistry, physical-chemical studies of soft materials and phase transitions, structural biology, and protein conformational dynamics, aggregation, and amyloid formation.
Since 2021, Lund University has invested significant resources in establishing a specially designed NMR Center located at the Department of Chemistry (KILU). The NMR Center is equipped with 3 instruments: an 800 MHz Bruker Avance NEO with 4 channels and 5 mm TCI Z-gradient CryoProbe 1H/13C/15N/2H; a 600 MHz Bruker Avance NEO with 4 channels and 5 mm QCI(P) Z-gradient CryoProbe 1H-19F/13C/15N/31P; and an older 500 MHz Varian/Agilent VNMRS instrument with 4 channels and multiple probes. A full-time research engineer (facility manager) has been managing the NMR Center since its establishment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The role includes the following tasks:
Providing qualified support to users at the NMR Center, including project planning.
Training new users on instrument operation.
Developing pulse sequences and implementing new experimental methods.
Performing experiments.
Responsibility for daily operations and maintenance of hardware and software.
Planning future investments together with the NMR Center's steering committee.
Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:
A doctoral degree in chemistry, physics, or another subject area relevant to the position, or equivalent competence.
Solid knowledge and documented practical experience in NMR spectroscopy.
Very good ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written.
The position also requires that you are:
service-oriented and pedagogical,
independent and responsible,
analytical and problem-solving, and
careful and well-organized.
You have the ability to provide qualified support, work systematically with technical challenges, and drive work forward in a quality-conscious manner.
Meritorious for the position are:
A doctoral degree in NMR spectroscopy
Experience in method development, pulse sequence development, or implementation of new experimental methods in NMR spectroscopy
Experience in operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced NMR instruments, particularly Bruker systems.
Previous responsibility for NMR facilities or equivalent research infrastructure.
Other Information
This is a permanent position with 100% employment, with start date November 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Due to vacation schedules, the first selection will take place in late August/early September. Contact persons: Mikael Akke, [email protected] – available throughout the application period, except week 32, August 3-9; Daniel Topgaard, [email protected]; Ola Wendt, [email protected]
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the university's recruitment system. Your application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent, and any other materials you wish to include (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.)
We look forward to receiving your application!
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What we offer
Lund University is a state authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and favorable occupational pension.
Read more on the university's website about working with us Work With Us
Description of the Workplace
At the Department of Chemistry, research is…