Post-doctoral position in Chemical Engineering with focus on biological lignin valorization - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description
The subject area for this position is biological lignin valorization. Several departments at the Chemical Centre, Lund University, collaborate on this topic in a project funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF). For more information about the project, see: http://www.lignin.lu.se/. We are now looking for a post-doc to do research in this field.

Work duties
The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The work duties include:

• Research on microbial conversion of processed lignin and analysis of aromatic metabolism.
• Scientific publication in the field.
• Supervision of graduate students doing Master thesis work.
• Preparation of reports to funding agencies and communication with industrial stake-holders in the field.
• Contribution to research applications.

The work is largely experimentally oriented, involving fermentation and chemical analysis work of lignin and lignin derived compounds. The post-doc will collaborate with researchers at Chemical Engineering, Applied Microbiology and the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis.

Admission requirements
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirement:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented knowledge in fermentation technology, analytical techniques, and separation technology.
• Previous experimental experience working with lignin substrates.

Assessment criteria
This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria

• Expertise in experimental fermentation work using bioreactors.
• Expertise on using lignin containing feedstocks in fermentations.
• Analytical experience.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme. We are looking for a person who is curious, achievement-oriented, structured and persistent.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The advertised position will run until 31-12-2019. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223