Dr Asma Jabeen
Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics Department Umeå University, Sweden is inviting applications for 8-month postdoctoral scholarship focused on Mitochondrial Protein Quality Control (PQC). Opportunity is funded by the KEMPE Foundation and starts in January 2026
Postdoc Project Details
The scholarship is part of project “Integrating Mitochondrial Protein Quality Control with OXPHOS Biogenesis”, by lead teacher Assistant Professor Andreas Kohler.
Project focus
Project will focus on molecular mechanisms of PQC in mitochondrially encoded proteins, The project investigates the interplay between PQC systems, mitochondrial translation, and respiratory chain complex assembly, using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as the primary research model.
Postdoctoral fellows will:
- Gain expertise in advanced biochemical, proteomic, and high-throughput methods.
- Study protein dynamics and mitochondrial functionality during aging.
Umea University Postdoc Scholarship Benefits
Fellows will receive 8-month, full-time scholarship that supports advanced research in a cutting-edge scientific field. fellows will access:
- Research lab facilities.
- Collaborative opportunities.
- Environment promoting innovation and independence in research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Ccompleted PhD within last three (03) years
- Demonstrate a strong research background.
- Possess skills in protein biochemistry and cell/molecular biology methods.
- Previous experience with mitochondria studies
- Be familiar with S. cerevisiae as esearch model.
- Skills in high-throughput screening, flow cytometry, or advanced molecular cloning techniques.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Postdoctoral Scholarship in Mitochondrial Protein Quality Control at Umeå University is October 18, 2025 (21:59 UTC).
How to Apply for Postdoctoral Scholarship 2026 at Umeå University, Sweden
Given below Application Process is online via official site
