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‘Excellence by Choice’ Postdoctoral Programme

The aim of the 'Excellence by Choice' postdoctoral programme is to strengthen world-class life science research in Umeå, Sweden. Nobel Prize laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier is patron of the programme that comprises 17 international fellows. UCMR and UPSC, in cooperation with IceLab, KBC, MIMS and WCMM run the programme.

Latest news

EC Postdoc Retreat
A blend of science, fun and nature scenery when postdocs meet

'Excellence by Choice' interdisciplinary postdocs shared experiences and discussed future career options.

Ben JohnsAnknuten som postdoktor till Institutionen för fysikEnhet: Ultrafast Nanoscience
Physicist awarded EU fellowship to explore the role of light in future computing

Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.

Emmanuelle Charpentier mentor for research venture in Umeå

Umeå University stimulates cutting-edge research with a new program which has Nobel Prize laureate as mentor.

Research within life science

UCMR, and Umeå Plant Science Centre, UPSC, in collaboration with IceLab, KBC, MIMS and WCMM at Umeå University are currently running the 'Excellence by Choice’ Postdoctoral programme in life science. The programme funds 17 international postdoctoral fellowships and organize activities to strengthen networking and collaborations.

Financing

The programme is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, the Kempe Foundation and Umeå University with Nobel laurate professor Emmanuelle Charpentier as patron and mentor of the programme.

Check in current 'EC' postdoctoral fellows

Harshit MalhotraPostdoctoral position at Department of Chemistry
Develops new tools for synthetic biology

Harshit Malhotra's research aims to use special tools to control the cellular processes of bacteria.

Tulio YoshinagaAnknuten som övrig/annan befattning till Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologi
Develops a new method to prevent fungi disease in salmonids

Túlio's research is about saprolegnosis - a fungi disease that affect freshwater fishes.

Suvam RoyAnknuten som postdoktor till Institutionen för molekylärbiologiEnhet: Grupp Peter Lind
Works on biological problems with mathematical tools

Suvam's project concerns how bacteria respond to external stressors like antibiotics and develop resistance.

Antonio RodriguezAnknuten som postdoktor till Institutionen för medicinsk kemi och biofysikEnhet: Lars-Anders Carlson group
Investigates a potential drug against the parasite Cryptospodirium

Antonio's work focuses on the chemical and structural mode of action of the novel drug at molecular level .

Ben JohnsAnknuten som postdoktor till Institutionen för fysikEnhet: Ultrafast Nanoscience
Optical physics has potential for addressing challenges in life science

In a mix of biology and physics, Ben investigates biological reactions and processes with fast lasers.

Adrien Heymans, 'EC' postdoktor i öppet landskap med berg i bakgrunden
Plant biologist shifting focus from root to leaf anatomy

'EC' postdoc Adrien is studying the relationship between plant epidermal cell structure and mechanical stress.

Unlocking secrets in RNA chemical modification during Salmonella infection

'EC' Postdoc Baptiste marvels at how molecular mechanisms shape cell destiny and physiology.

Excited to study important protein complex in model plant

'EC' Postdoc Dhruv has followed his passion for microbiology and life science throughout his academic journey.

Digs into the role of gut microbes in mucosal barrier degradation

Aicha needed something more challenging, and applied for the 'EC' postdoc programme at Umeå University.

Investigates the pathogenicity of the bacteria Yersinia

'EC' postdoc Jagadish is passionate about research, and also feel joy in guiding and teaching others.

Designs small molecules to inhibit infection by RNA-viruses

Most rewarding about being a molecule maker is when a compound with potential can be used clinically.

Investigates heterogeneity in infecting bacteria

In his research, 'EC' postdoc Joram Kiriga Waititu will use the single cell RNA-sequencing method.

Gabriel Torrens is one of the first with the Nobel laureate as a patron

The Excellence by Choice Postdoc programme is managed by UCMR and UPSC with Emmanuelle Charpentier as patron.

Latest update: 2025-11-28