Postdoctoral researcher in Plant Biology/Biochemistry

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Plant Biology/Biochemistry for a fixed-term position of two years at the School of Science and Technology.

Subject area
The subject area for this position is Biology.

Background
A two-year postdoctoral position funded by The Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development (FORMAS) is available starting mid-2022 to work on molecular mechanisms underlying UV-A perception in plants.

The postdoc will pursue research at Örebro Life Science Center at the School of Science and Technology. The Örebro Life Science Center provides a creative multidisciplinary environment with a focus on basic and applied research of living systems. At the School of Science and Technology, internationally renowned research is pursued in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, computer science, and mechanical engineering. Örebro University is one of the fastest growing universities in Sweden with 17000 students and 1600 employees and ranks among the top 500 universities in the world according to Times Higher Education 2022.

Duties and responsibilities
The appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is intended to enable persons who have recently been awarded their doctoral degree, to consolidate and develop primarily their research skills.

The successful candidate is expected to employ a combination of genetics, molecular and genomic approaches with physiological measurements to assess mechanisms mediating plant responses to UV radiation and other light qualities. The project involves work with Arabidopsis and model crop species. In addition to research, the postdoc will be involved in the supervision of Bachelor and MSc students at Örebro university.

Qualifications
Those qualified for appointment as a postdoctoral researcher are applicants who have been awarded a doctoral degree in a subject matter relevant for the position or have a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. Candidates who are expected to complete a doctoral degree after the application deadline will also be given full consideration but in that case proof of a completed degree must be presented before an appointment decision can be taken. The degree is to have been awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. If special grounds exist, a person who has been awarded their doctoral degree prior to that should also be considered. Such grounds comprise leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, clinical practice, positions of trust in a trade union or other similar circumstances.

Assessment criteria
The basis for assessment is the applicant’s scientific expertise, skills, and knowledge in the subject matter. Particular attention is paid to the applicant’s prospects to contribute to research and the demonstrated ambition to embark on a career within academia as well as the ability and suitability to collaborate with other members of the research environment.

Other assessment criteria

The successful candidate should have a strong background in plant photobiology and demonstrated productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications. Proficiency in general molecular and protein biochemistry techniques is essential. Skills in co-immunoprecipitation, and other relevant experimental approaches for detecting protein-protein interaction and protein-DNA interaction is desired.  Experience in analysis of next generation sequencing data is also a plus. The candidate must be highly motivated, independent and have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Information
This is a fixed-term full-time position for two years. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact Luis Orlando Morales (supervisor) +46 19 301033, email: luis.morales@oru.se, Peter Johansson (Head of School), +46 19 30 32 75, e-mail: peter.johansson@oru.se or Mattias Bäckström (Head of Division of Natural Sciences) +46 19 30 39 65, email: Mattias.Backstrom@oru.se for administrative questions.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• Cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and how you can contribute to our research environment at Örebro University.
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience relevant to this position.
• Account of research qualifications and experience relevant to this position.
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met.
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format).

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants will be found at our career site:  https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2022-03-06. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.