The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) at Linköping University, Sweden, is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in Organic Bioelectronics as part of the Vetenskapsrådet-funded project “PolyKinetics.”

This cutting-edge project aims to develop in situ polymerized electrodes for advanced neural interfaces, overcoming challenges such as scar tissue formation and biocompatibility limitations. The research builds on recent breakthroughs in enzyme-triggered electrode fabrication in animal models and seeks to establish a foundation for bioelectronic therapies with transformative potential.

The postdoc will be supervised by Prof. Daniel Simon (LOE, Linköping University) and Assoc. Prof. Carlo Bortolotti (UNIMORE, Italy), with opportunities for international collaboration and research visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate kinetics of enzymatic polymerization in biological environments.

• Expand and customize enzyme repertoires for optimized performance.

• Conduct electrical and electrochemical characterization of bioelectronic materials and devices.

• Collaborate with international partners (including research visits to UNIMORE, Italy).

• Publish in high-impact journals and present at conferences.

• Contribute to manuscripts, reports, and supervision of junior researchers.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in biomedical engineering, physics, applied physics, materials science, organic chemistry, or equivalent.

• Strong skills in electrical/electrochemical characterization of devices.

• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.

• Excellent communication in English (spoken and written).

Preferred:

• Expertise in electrochemistry, microscopy, surface modification, protein chemistry, cloning, or chimeric gene expression.

• Demonstrated ability in interdisciplinary research teams.

Employment Details

• Type: Full-time, 2-year temporary contract (extendable to 3 years).

• Location: Laboratory of Organic Electronics (Campus Norrköping).

• Salary: Starting ~42,000 SEK/month (before tax).

• Benefits:

  • 28 paid vacation days/year.

  • Comprehensive healthcare access.

  • Paid parental leave (up to 390 days/child).

  • Pension contributions transferable outside Sweden.

  • Additional employee benefits via Linköping University.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via Linköping University’s application portal.
Deadline: 11 September 2025 (22:00 UTC).

Required documents:

• CV and cover letter.

• Proof of PhD degree.

• Publication list.

• References and supporting documents.

About Linköping University & LOE

The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) is a leading European hub for research at the interface of organic semiconductors, bioelectronics, and hybrid materials. The Organic Bioelectronics group investigates iontronic delivery, biosensors, neural mimicking, and electroactive surfaces, bridging materials science with life sciences for translational impact.

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