{"data":{"id":182508,"slug":"staff-scientist-2","type":"job","title":"Staff Scientist","description":"Ume\u00e5 University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education, with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research in several scientific disciplines. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, an achievement that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Ume\u00e5 University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture.\nThe societal transformation and major green investments we are seeing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Ume\u00e5 University, this means conducting research about\u2014and within\u2014a society undergoing transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created.\nInterested in learning more? Read more about Ume\u00e5 University as a workplace.\nThe Department of Physics conducts strong and expanding research with several different focus areas, such as organic electronics, nanotechnology, photonics, space physics, and theoretical physics. The department is part of KBC, the Chemical-Biological Center at Ume\u00e5 University. We have a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and excellent access to modern instrumentation and analytical infrastructure.\nThe Department of Physics is recruiting a Staff Scientist for a project focused on developing biosensors based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and fluorescence-based methods. The position is a full-time appointment (100%) with a start date of October 16, 2026, or by agreement.\nMain Responsibilities\nThe project involves developing sensors for detecting biological and chemical markers using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and fluorescence-based methods. The work tasks primarily include synthesis, characterization, and analysis of materials and sensor components using methods within optics, photonics, and materials science. An important part of the work also involves simulations using commercial software, such as COMSOL. Synthesis work includes coating techniques, thin-film methods, sol-gel methods, spray techniques, and nanoimprinting, several of which are performed in a cleanroom environment. Characterization includes advanced optical measurements of, for example, transmittance, reflectance, absorbance, and other optical properties, as well as analysis using XPS, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and surface physics characterization with atomic force microscopy. The fabricated components will be applied in the biosensor field. The responsibilities also include contributing to the research group's other activities.\nQualification Requirements\nWe are seeking an engaged and responsible person with strong motivation to develop both as an independent researcher and as a member of a research group. A PhD in physics, materials science, or a closely related field is required. Documented experience with synthesis methods for alloys, metallic films, and nanomaterials is mandatory. This includes experience with thin-film techniques, sol-gel methods, spray techniques, and nanoimprinting. Experience with advanced optical characterization, including measurement of transmittance, reflectance, absorbance, and other optical properties, is highly desirable. Experience with XPS, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and surface physics characterization is also desirable. Experience with computer simulation in the field of optics, particularly with COMSOL, is desirable. Experience with biosensors and work in cleanroom environments is also desirable.\nThe applicant must have demonstrated strong ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others in a research environment. Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing in English is required.\nGreat emphasis will be placed on personal qualities, particularly collaboration skills, communication skills, analytical ability, initiative, and the ability to work independently. Since the project is conducted in an international research environment, excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, are required.\nApplication\nThe application should contain:\n- Cover letter with a brief description of your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for applying (maximum 3 pages).\n- CV with publication list.\n- Copies of degree certificates.\n- Copy of your doctoral dissertation.\n- Names and contact information for two references.\nInformation\nFor more information, contact Professor Magnus Andersson,\nmagnus.andersson@umu.se, tel: 090-786 63 36\nApplications should be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received by September 22, 2026.\nWelcome to submit your application!\nUme\u00e5 University aims to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences for this position.\nTo staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are sales representatives: We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job advertisements.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Staff scientist","description_original":"Ume\u00e5 universitet \u00e4r ett av Sveriges st\u00f6rsta l\u00e4ros\u00e4ten med \u00f6ver 41 500 studenter och cirka 4 600 anst\u00e4llda. Vid universitetet finns en m\u00e5ngfald av utbildningar av h\u00f6g kvalitet och v\u00e4rldsledande forskning inom flera vetenskapsomr\u00e5den, och h\u00e4r gjordes den banbrytande uppt\u00e4ckten av gensaxen CRISPR-Cas9 som tilldelats Nobelpriset i kemi. Vid Ume\u00e5 universitet \u00e4r allt n\u00e4ra. V\u00e5ra sammanh\u00e5llna campus g\u00f6r det l\u00e4tt att m\u00f6tas, samarbeta och utbyta kunskap, n\u00e5got som gynnar en dynamisk och \u00f6ppen kultur.\nDen samh\u00e4llsomvandling och de stora gr\u00f6na investeringar vi ser i norra Sverige skapar enorma m\u00f6jligheter och komplexa utmaningar. F\u00f6r Ume\u00e5 universitet handlar det om att bedriva forskning om \u2013 och mitt i \u2013 ett samh\u00e4lle i omvandling. Men ocks\u00e5 om att leverera utbildningar f\u00f6r regioner som beh\u00f6ver expandera fort och h\u00e5llbart. Det \u00e4r helt enkelt h\u00e4r framtiden skapas.\n\u00c4r du intresserad av att veta mer? L\u00e4s mer om Ume\u00e5 universitet som arbetsplats.\nVid Institutionen f\u00f6r fysik bedrivs en stark och expanderande forskning med flera olika inriktningar, t. ex. organisk elektronik, nanoteknik, fotonik, rymdfysik och teoretisk fysik. Institutionen \u00e4r en del av KBC, kemiskt-biologiskt centrum vid Ume\u00e5 Universitet. Vi har ett starkt fokus p\u00e5 interdisciplin\u00e4r forskning och utm\u00e4rkt tillg\u00e5ng till modern instrumentering och infrastruktur f\u00f6r analys.\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r fysik utlyser en anst\u00e4llning som Staff scientist f\u00f6r ett projekt inriktat mot utveckling av biosensorer baserade p\u00e5 ytf\u00f6rst\u00e4rkt Ramanspektroskopi och fluorescensbaserade metoder.\u00a0Anst\u00e4llningen avser 100 % av heltid med start 2026-10-16 eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\u00a0\nHuvudsakliga arbetsuppgifter\u00a0\nProjektet avser utveckling av sensorer f\u00f6r detektion av biologiska och kemiska mark\u00f6rer med hj\u00e4lp av ytf\u00f6rst\u00e4rkt Ramanspektroskopi och fluorescensbaserade metoder. Arbetsuppgifterna omfattar fr\u00e4mst syntes, karakt\u00e4risering och analys av material och sensorkomponenter, med metoder inom optik, fotonik och materialvetenskap. En viktig del av arbetet \u00e4r \u00e4ven simulering med kommersiella programvaror, s\u00e5som COMSOL. Syntesarbetet omfattar bland annat bel\u00e4ggningstekniker, tunnfilmsmetoder, sol-gelmetoder, spraytekniker och nanoimprinting, varav flera utf\u00f6rs i renrumsmilj\u00f6. Karakt\u00e4riseringen omfattar avancerade optiska m\u00e4tningar av exempelvis transmittans, reflektans, absorbans och andra optiska egenskaper, samt analys med XPS, r\u00f6ntgendiffraktion, Ramanspektroskopi, elektronmikroskopi och ytfysikalisk karakt\u00e4risering med atomkraftsmikroskopi. De framst\u00e4llda komponenterna kommer att till\u00e4mpas inom biosensoromr\u00e5det. I arbetsuppgifterna ing\u00e5r ocks\u00e5 att bidra till forskargruppens \u00f6vriga verksamhet.\u00a0\nKompetenskrav\u00a0\nVi s\u00f6ker en engagerad och ansvarstagande person med stark motivation att utvecklas b\u00e5de som sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndig forskare och som medlem i en forskargrupp. Beh\u00f6righetskrav \u00e4r doktorsexamen i fysik, materialvetenskap eller n\u00e4rliggande omr\u00e5de. Dokumenterad erfarenhet av syntesmetoder f\u00f6r legeringar, metalliska filmer och nanomaterial \u00e4r ett krav. Detta inkluderar erfarenhet av tunnfilmstekniker, sol-gelmetoder, spraytekniker och nanoimprinting. Erfarenhet av avancerad optisk karakt\u00e4risering, inklusive m\u00e4tning av transmittans, reflektans, absorbans och andra optiska egenskaper, \u00e4r starkt meriterande. \u00c4ven erfarenhet av XPS, r\u00f6ntgendiffraktion, Ramanspektroskopi, elektronmikroskopi samt ytfysikalisk karakt\u00e4risering \u00e4r meriterande. Erfarenhet av datorsimulering inom optikomr\u00e5det, s\u00e4rskilt med COMSOL, \u00e4r meriterande. Erfarenhet av arbete med biosensorer och av arbete i renrumsmilj\u00f6 \u00e4r ocks\u00e5 meriterande.\u00a0\nDen s\u00f6kande ska ha visat god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att arbeta b\u00e5de sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt och i n\u00e4ra samarbete med andra i en forskningsmilj\u00f6. Mycket god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att kommunicera muntligt och skriftligt p\u00e5 engelska \u00e4r ett krav.\u00a0\nStor vikt kommer att l\u00e4ggas vid personliga egenskaper, s\u00e4rskilt samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, kommunikationsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, analytisk f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, initiativf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga och f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att arbeta sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt. Eftersom projektet bedrivs i en internationell forskningsmilj\u00f6 kr\u00e4vs mycket god kommunikativ f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga p\u00e5 engelska, b\u00e5de i tal och skrift.\u00a0\nAns\u00f6kan \u00a0\nAns\u00f6kan ska inneh\u00e5lla:\u00a0\n- F\u00f6ljebrev med kort beskrivning av dina kvalifikationer, forskningsintressen och motivering varf\u00f6r du s\u00f6ker (max 3 sidor).\u00a0\n- CV med publikationslista.\u00a0\n- Kopior p\u00e5 examensbevis.\u00a0\n- Kopia av doktorsavhandlingen\u00a0\n- Namn och kontaktuppgifter till tv\u00e5 referenspersoner.\u202f\u00a0\nInformation \n\u00a0\nF\u00f6r mer information kontakta Professor Magnus Andersson,\nmagnus.andersson@umu.se, tel: 090-786 63 36\u00a0\nAns\u00f6kan ska g\u00f6ras via e-rekryteringssystemet Varbi och vara inkommen senast 2026-09-22\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan!\u00a0\nUme\u00e5 universitet vill erbjuda en j\u00e4mst\u00e4lld och j\u00e4mlik milj\u00f6 d\u00e4r \u00f6ppna samtal mellan m\u00e4nniskor med olika bakgrund och perspektiv l\u00e4gger grunden f\u00f6r l\u00e4rande, skaparkraft och utveckling. Vi v\u00e4lkomnar d\u00e4rf\u00f6r personer med olika bakgrunder och erfarenheter att s\u00f6ka den aktuella anst\u00e4llningen.\nTill bemannings- och rekryteringsf\u00f6retag och till dig som \u00e4r f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljare: Vi undanber oss v\u00e4nligen men best\u00e4mt direktkontakt med bemannings- och rekryteringsf\u00f6retag samt f\u00f6rs\u00e4ljare av ytterligare jobbannonser.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":"Ume\u00e5 universitet","full_address":null,"city":"Ume\u00e5","country":"SE","latitude":63.7970413,"longitude":20.2816791},"metadata":{"region":"V\u00e4sterbottens l\u00e4n","duration":"Tills vidare","employer":"Ume\u00e5 Universitet","postcode":"90187","positions":1,"profession":"Fysiker","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"https:\/\/www.umu.se\/jobba-hos-oss\/","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","contact_person":"SEKO -","employment_type":"full_time","occupation_field":"Naturvetenskap","employer_workplace":"Ume\u00e5 universitet, Teknisk-naturvetenskaplig fakultet","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":6,"ai_views_count":7,"bot_views_count":0,"ai_vendor_counts":{"meta":1,"other":4,"openai":1,"anthropic":1},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":"090-786 63 36","owner_email":"seko@umu.se","images":[],"published_at":"2026-09-01T13:09:20+00:00","expires_at":"2026-09-22T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-09-02T03:17:27+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-17T03:18:12+00:00"}}