Lund University announces a Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Engineering for the academic session 2025/2026. The selected candidate will contribute to pioneering research advancing microfluidic technologies and extracellular vesicle analysis.

Eligibility for this postdoctoral position requires applicants to hold a PhD in a relevant field, ideally completed within the last three years, along with strong experience in liquid chromatography, surface modification of chromatographic matrices, and bioanalytical methods for proteins. Candidates should also have skills in analyzing nanoparticles or extracellular vesicles and possess excellent communication abilities, particularly in English

Lund University is one of Scandinavia’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, founded in 1666 and consistently ranked among the world’s top universities. Located in the vibrant academic city of Lund, Sweden, the university hosts around 47,000 students and over 8,800 staff across its campuses in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Lund University
• Department: Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Department of Biomedical Engineering
• Course Level: Postdoctoral Position
• Award: Monthly Salary (Full-time employment for 2 years)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: International applicants are welcome
• The award can be taken in: Sweden 

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The position is offered in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on acoustofluidics, liquid chromatography, microfluidics, and nanoparticle manipulation.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Hold a PhD (or an equivalent international degree) in a field relevant to the position.
  • Have completed their PhD ideally within the last three years (exceptions may apply under special circumstances).
  • Possess experience in analytical methods based on liquid chromatography.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of chromatographic principles and surface modification of chromatographic matrices.
  • Have proven experience in bioanalytical protein methods and analysis of nanoparticles/extracellular vesicles.
  • Show excellent command of written and spoken English.
  • Display strong communication and pedagogical skills.
  • Additional desirable qualifications include experience in acoustofluidics, lab-on-a-chip technology, acoustic modelling, microfluidic system design, and teaching experience.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application through the Lund University recruitment system. The application should include:
• A detailed CV
• A personal motivation letter
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• Contact details for referees
• Additional supporting documents (e.g., recommendation letters, relevant certificates)

Note: Full-length scientific publications should not be uploaded.

Benefits

• Full-time employment for 2 years under the postdoctoral agreement
• Monthly salary provided by Lund University
• Opportunity to conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories at both the Engineering and Biomedical Centres
• Up to 20% teaching experience and three weeks of pedagogical training
• Collaboration opportunities with industry, medical faculty researchers, and international partners
• Access to Sweden’s excellent employment benefits, including generous annual leave and pension schemes
• A supportive environment to build research independence and strengthen academic career development

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