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Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry
Description:
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY - TE TARI MATU KOIORA
FACULTY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES - TE KAUPEKA MATAI ROKOA-KOIORA
About the Team/Service/Location
The Biochemistry Department is a large research and teaching department housed in a well-equipped building. We teach biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, and related subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carry out research into how life works at the molecular level.
The Role - Te Mahi
A postdoctoral position is available on a New Zealand Mana Tuanuku Research Leader Fellowships funded project with Dr Matthias Fellner in the Department of Biochemistry.
This research project aims to develop new antibiotic compounds for the bacterial pathogen Klebsiella pneumoniae. As part of a large international team, the work at Otago is focused on the production and in vitro characterization of several enzymes in parallel (proteases and hydrolases).
This research programme is part of an international effort to answer the call for the development of new therapeutics to treat Klebsiella pneumoniae infections. We work closely with local and international researchers that cover all areas needed to bring new treatment options to the clinic. You will be part of this network as the driving force of in vitro characterizations. You will coordinate with collaborators on the priority of targets and compounds, ensuring timely updates, and attend regular meetings. Flexibility to perform experiments outside the main objectives is critical. We are a diverse group bound together by our research interests. Teamwork, respect, and inclusivity are key aspects of working in the Fellner lab.
You will also be expected to aid in organising and attending community engagement events within New Zealand. Including Maori and Pacifica communities in the ongoing research is critical.
The successful candidate will be required to work for no more than a month at laboratories of collaborators in America, Europe, or Asia. You will also travel regularly to the Australian Synchrotron facility in Melbourne and aid in organising synchrotron travel and shipments throughout the year. There will be an opportunity for you to develop your own research identity while working on this project.
Your skills and experience - Ka pukeka me ka wheako
Essential:
- A PhD in biochemistry, pharmacology, chemical biology, or a similar discipline
- Organised, independent, proactive, and detail focused
- Experience in protein production via E. coli, including cloning and purification
- Experience in functional enzyme characterisation - chromatography, electrophoresis, activity assays, binding assays, etc.
- Experience in structural enzyme characterisations, in particular X-ray protein crystallography (Macromolecular X-ray crystallography, MX)
Preferred:
- Mass spectrometry experience (whole or digested protein - proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, LC-MS)
- Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) experience
- Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) experience
- Circular Dichroism (CD) experience
- Microbiology experience beyond E. coli
Further details - Puroko
The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and is well-known for its collegiality and excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world. The vibrant city of Dunedin provides opportunities for relatively affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from art to outdoor activities.
The University aspires to be a Te Tiriti led university. The foundation of this is our relationship with mana whenua as described in Te Kaha Uia Te Kaha, the Mana-to-Mana Agreement. We are committed to working closely with iwi and Maori organisations as matauranga Maori becomes an integral part of teaching and research across the institution.
This is a full-time (1 FTE), fixed-term position for 2.5 years, located in Otepoti, Dunedin, with a start date of 1 May 2026.
The salary for this position is $92,350 per annum.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Matthias Fellner via the contact details below.
Application - Tono
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
- A CV
- A cover letter
- Names and email addresses of at least three referees
To submit your application, please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600131 will close on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
[Post Date: February 2, 2026]
AMBER Post-Doctoral position at Lund University
Description:
I would like to draw your attention to a post-doctoral position at Lund University, Sweden. The project will focus on elucidating the mechanism of triose phosphate isomerase using a combination of neutron and X-ray crystallography together with computational chemistry.
The position is part of the AMBER postdoctoral programme (https://www.ambercofund.eu/). AMBER (Advanced Multiscale Biological imaging using European Research infrastructures), will address scientific and sectoral gaps in biological imaging ranging from molecular, through cellular, to tissue, organ and organism levels of organisation, and is coordinated by LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science.
The position is fully funded for three years. The last application date is 2nd March 2026.
Minimum requirements for this position are:
at least one original publication in a peer-reviewed journal,
a background in the relevant methods; either crystallography or computational chemistry of biomolecules
a complete application package submitted through the AMBER portal (including CV and detailed research plan), and finally,
strict compliance with the MSCA mobility rule that the researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host organisation's country for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to the call deadline.
Interested candidates should read the instructions to applicants at the AMBER website (https://www.ambercofund.eu/for-applicants) and apply in the Lund University recruitment portal at: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:890925/.
Applicants are also encouraged to apply for other open postdoctoral position within AMBER: https://www.euraxess.se/jobs/392999. Please note that you can apply to a maximum of three positions within AMBER.
[Post Date: January 13, 2026]
Postdoctoral Fellow in Biophysics
Description:
Your tasks
- Characterization of biologics (antibodies, proteins, siRNA) in the presence of excipients using SAXS and complementary biophysical techniques
- Development and validation of a predictive pipeline for excipient–biologic interactions
- Integration of experimental SAXS data with AI-driven structural modeling to predict oligomerization behavior and excipient effects
- Close collaboration with the industrial partner Excelsus Structural Solutions to translate experimental workflows into formulation-related services
- Participation in experimental planning, quality control, and iterative excipient screening
- Presentation of scientific results at international conferences and contribution to peer-reviewed publications
- Co-supervision and scientific support of PhD and master’s students
Your profile
- PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
- Strong background in protein or nucleic acid biophysics and structural characterization
- Experience with computational modeling and data analysis
- Excellent command of English, written and spoken
- Experience in protein or biologics formulation
- Knowledge of SAXS, light scattering, or other solution-state biophysical characterization methods
- Familiarity with AI-driven modeling tools (e.g., AlphaFold Multimer, Rosetta) and/or molecular dynamics simulations
- Interest in translational research and industrial collaboration
We offer
[Post Date: January 12, 2026]
Postdoctoral Position Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Description:
A postdoctoral position is available immediately at the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine to study the molecular mechanisms of vertebrate visual transduction and the mechanisms underlying visual disorders. We are using multiple approaches, including protein structure-function analysis, biochemistry, structural, and molecular biology. A successful applicant will have a PhD, experience in biochemistry/structural and molecular biology, and a relevant publication record. Experience in x-ray crystallography and/or cryo-EM is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. A recent publication illustrating our research interests and approaches can be found here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39739818/,
The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a dynamic college-town within driving distance of Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. Iowa City offers a culturally rich and highly academic environment supportive of the arts and sciences.
Interested applicants should send a summary of previous research and a CV with names of at least two referees by e-mail to nikolai-artemyev@uiowa.edu
[Post Date: January 8, 2026]