Researcher - Department of Chemistry
- Employer
- LUND UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Lund (SE)
- Closing date
- 2 Oct 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemistry
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs.
Biotechnology is an area of central significance for transition to a sustainable society. In the research discipline, microorganisms or their components are developed and utilized using environmentally sustainable methods to achieve technical products and services. The specific application areas are industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology and biotechnology for health. Research involves both fundamental and applied studies within the specific areas. The Division of Biotechnology is looking for a researcher at the beginning of his/her research career.
Work duties
- Be responsible for research tasks in projects at Division of Biotechnology dealing with development of biocatalysts for designing effective antimicrobial strategies
- Write scientific articles based on his/her research
- Apply for research funding
- Participate in supervision of Master students and teaching in undergraduate courses at the division
Qualification requirements Applicants must have:
- PhD degree in Biotechnology or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position
- Knowledge in medicinal- and pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmacology, antibiotic resistance, bacteriophages and their enzymes, protein structure-function
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in microbiology, microbial cultivations, bioinformatics, gene cloning and expression in different microbial hosts, mutagenesis, protein purification, antimicrobial tests, enzyme immobilization
- Very good knowledge of English in speech and writing
- Consideration will also be given to good cooperation ability, drive and independence, and how the applicant through his/her experience and competence is judged to have the ability needed for the research project
Assessment criteria and other qualifications
- Education in pharmacology and medicinal microbiology is an advantage
- Knowledge and experience in creating gene mutations by different techniques
- Practical knowledge of bacteriophage isolation and cultivation
- Experience of publishing in high impact journals, critical review of literature
- Good ability for written and oral communication
Terms of employment Fixed-term employment, 50 %, 2020-11-01 – 2021-12-31.
Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
- résumé/CV, including a list of publications
- a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages)
- contact information of at least two references
- copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.
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