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.
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.
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.
A handful of 'EC' postdocs. From left: Joram Kiriga Waititu, Gabriel Torrens, Aicha Kriia, Samuel Agyei Nyantakyi, and Jagadish Mangu.
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Nazar Beirag’s study is an interdisciplinary project within the ‘Excellence by Choice’ programme.
Harshit Malhotra's research aims to use special tools to control the cellular processes of bacteria.
Túlio's research is about saprolegnosis - a fungi disease that affect freshwater fishes.
Suvam's project concerns how bacteria respond to external stressors like antibiotics and develop resistance.
Antonio's work focuses on the chemical and structural mode of action of the novel drug at molecular level .
In a mix of biology and physics, Ben investigates biological reactions and processes with fast lasers.
'EC' postdoc Adrien is studying the relationship between plant epidermal cell structure and mechanical stress.
'EC' Postdoc Baptiste marvels at how molecular mechanisms shape cell destiny and physiology.
'EC' Postdoc Dhruv has followed his passion for microbiology and life science throughout his academic journey.
Aicha needed something more challenging, and applied for the 'EC' postdoc programme at Umeå University.
'EC' postdoc Jagadish is passionate about research, and also feel joy in guiding and teaching others.
Most rewarding about being a molecule maker is when a compound with potential can be used clinically.
In his research, 'EC' postdoc Joram Kiriga Waititu will use the single cell RNA-sequencing method.
The Excellence by Choice Postdoc programme is managed by UCMR and UPSC with Emmanuelle Charpentier as patron.
Advancing precise, light‑controlled tools to steer bacterial metabolism for future sustainable production.
'Excellence by Choice' interdisciplinary postdocs shared experiences and discussed future career options.
Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.
Postdocs with the creativity to lead their own projects are supported. Read a branded Nature feature.
Umeå University stimulates cutting-edge research with a new program which has Nobel Prize laureate as mentor.