Researcher in Chemistry (Lund University)

About Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Subject Description The research will focus on the development of novel radical-based transformations aimed at expanding chemical space and enabling the synthesis of complex terpenoid natural products. Significant emphasis will be placed on detailed mechanistic investigations to gain fundamental insights into these new transformations. This position is equivalent to a postdoctoral position and is an initial step in a research career. Work Duties Detailed description of the work duties: Research within photochemistry and metal-catalyzed hydrogen atom transfer (MHAT) reactions. Target-oriented synthesis – total synthesis. Extensive characterization using NMR, IR, HRMS etc. Supervision of one MSc student. Participation in group seminars. Qualification Requirements A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position. Very good oral and written proficiency in English. Solid background in small-molecule characterization. Ability to work independently and in a structured and reliable manner. Extensive experience in synthetic organic chemistry. Assessment Criteria and Other Qualifications Industry experience will be considered a merit. Prior experience in total synthesis and/or photochemistry will be considered a strong merit. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. Terms of Employment This is a fixed-term position at 100% for 11 months. Preferred start date: 2025-11-01 or as soon as possible, no later than February 2026. Contact Person Assistant Professor Sebastian Clementson Email: Sebastian.clementson@chem.lu.se Instructions on How to Apply Applications shall be written in English and compiled into a single PDF file containing: Résumé/CV, including a list of publications. A general description of past research and future research interests (max. 3 pages). Contact information of at least two references. Copy of the doctoral degree certificate and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered. Faculty Information Within the Faculty of Science, research and education is conducted within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1,500 students, 360 PhD students, and 700 employees. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Position Details Type of employment: Special fixed-term employment Contract type: Full time First day of employment: 2025-11-01 or as agreed Salary: Monthly salary Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% City: Lund County: Skåne län Country: Sweden Reference number: PA2025/2268 Contact Sebastian Clementson: 046-2220000, sebastian.clementson@chem.lu.se Tina Olsson: +46 46 222 4853, tina.olsson@science.lu.se Union Representatives SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366, sekocivil@seko.lu.se SACO: Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se OFR/ST: Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, st@st.lu.se Published: 20 Aug 2025 Last application date: 30 Sep 2025 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

About Lund University
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject Description

The research will focus on the development of novel radical-based transformations aimed at expanding chemical space and enabling the synthesis of complex terpenoid natural products. Significant emphasis will be placed on detailed mechanistic investigations to gain fundamental insights into these new transformations.

This position is equivalent to a postdoctoral position and is an initial step in a research career.

Work Duties

Detailed description of the work duties:

Research within photochemistry and metal-catalyzed hydrogen atom transfer (MHAT) reactions.
Target-oriented synthesis – total synthesis.
Extensive characterization using NMR, IR, HRMS etc.
Supervision of one MSc student.
Participation in group seminars.

Qualification Requirements

A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
Solid background in small-molecule characterization.
Ability to work independently and in a structured and reliable manner.
Extensive experience in synthetic organic chemistry.

Assessment Criteria and Other Qualifications

Industry experience will be considered a merit.
Prior experience in total synthesis and/or photochemistry will be considered a strong merit.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of Employment

This is a fixed-term position at 100% for 11 months.
Preferred start date: 2025-11-01 or as soon as possible, no later than February 2026.

Contact Person

Assistant Professor Sebastian Clementson
Email: Sebastian.clementson@chem.lu.se

Instructions on How to Apply

Applications shall be written in English and compiled into a single PDF file containing:

Résumé/CV, including a list of publications.
A general description of past research and future research interests (max. 3 pages).
Contact information of at least two references.
Copy of the doctoral degree certificate and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.

Faculty Information

Within the Faculty of Science, research and education is conducted within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1,500 students, 360 PhD students, and 700 employees.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.