Post doctor in Molecular Microbiology

Department of Molecular Sciences:
The Department of Molecular Sciences, SLU, Uppsala approximately 110 employees and together with two other departments forms an inspiring research environment at the BioCenter at the Ultuna campus in Uppsala. Here you will find expertise in plant biology, mycology, plant pathology, microbiology, food science, calculation-based genetics, chemistry and biotechnology and competitive infrastructure such as plant-growing facilities, advanced microscopy and molecular biology, x-ray and NMR. The department conducts research, teaching and environmental monitoring in the field of inorganic, physical and organic chemistry, biochemistry, natural product chemistry, food science and microbiology. Visit us at https://www.slu.se/en/departments/molecular-sciences/

Working tasks:
We are looking for a post doc for our ongoing research project on microbiological monitoring of biogas plants. The main task of the project is to further develop molecular microbiological methods for analysis of biogas processes with special focus on acetogens and methanogens. An important part of the project is to further develop the Acetobas database (https://acetobase.molbio.slu.se) and develop a similar concept for methanogens. The work includes experimental experiments with DNA / RNA based sequencing and a large part of bioinformatics data analysis. The project will be carried out at the Department of Molecular Sciences at SLU in collaboration with biogas plants.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in biology / microbiology and documented competence in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and anaerobic cultivation techniques. Skills related to the characterization of complex microbial communities and construction of sequence databases is an advantage. Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English is expected. Since the employment as a postdoctoral fellow represents a qualification employment for junior researchers, we primarily aim at those who have a doctorate who is not older than three years.

Placement:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Time limited employment 2 years with possibility for prolongation

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
As soon as possible

Application:
Welcome with your application via the application form by 2021-06-11.

Specific documents attached: i) a personal letter of motivation (max 1 page), ii) CV, and iii) contact information for at least two reference persons familiar with the qualifications of the applicant.

Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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