Postdoctoral Fellow in Experimental Chemical Physics
The position involves experimental studies of structure and dynamics in biomolecular condensates and their surrounding water, with a particular focus on X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS). Ref. No. SU FV-3705-26, closing date: 20 November 2026.
Project description
The position is associated with HYDRA, a project funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. The project investigates how water and protein sequence jointly govern the formation and maturation of biomolecular condensates, from early molecular interactions and liquid droplets to gel and solid states. By combining advanced experiments with computer simulations, the project aims to establish how water structure and dynamics influence these processes. The project encompasses X-ray methods at large-scale research facilities, complemented by spectroscopy and imaging. The position is based in Foivos Perakis’s research group in the Division of Chemical Physics, Department of Physics, Stockholm University.
Main responsibilities
The position involves experimental studies of structure and dynamics in biomolecular condensates and their surrounding water, with a particular focus on X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS). The postdoctoral fellow will plan and carry out experiments, analyze and interpret data, and develop relevant measurement and analysis methods. The work involves collaboration with experimental and theoretical researchers in the project, presentation of results and preparation of scientific publications.
Ref. No. SU FV-3705-26
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Last updated: 2026-11-10
Source: Department of Physics