Substitute researcher in biotechnology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

Biotechnology is central to the transition to a sustainable society. In the biotechnology research subject, microorganisms or components of these are developed and utilized to achieve technically useful goals with environmentally sustainable methods. Special applications are environmental biotechnology, industrial biotechnology and biotechnology for health.

The research to be carried out is part of the ScanOats project (http://www.scanoats.se/), an industrial research center funded by the Foundation for Strategic Research (https://strategiska.se/). The work will mainly be carried out at the Division of Biotechnology at Kemicentrum, Lund University, in collaboration with researchers within the other work packages of ScanOats and with the companies Lantmännen, Oatly and Swedish Oat Fiber. 

Work duties

This sub-project within ScanOats will focus on the oat lipids. These will be analyzed by gas chromatography, HPLC, mass spectrometry and other methods. The emulsifying properties of polar oat lipids will be investigated, and opportunities for oat-based lipid products with saturating properties will be studied. An area of ​​particular interest will be to study and try to control the lipid conversion reactions that in the event of unfavorable treatment cause rancidity development in the oat lipids. In this context, it will be studied which of the components of oats are important (enzymes, antioxidants, etc.) and how oats can be processed for optimal taste and functional properties.

The main work duty involved is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, as well as supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.  

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in enzyme technology
• Good knowledge and practical experience in chromatographic analysis (gas chromatography and HPLC), preferably from the lipid field. 

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

• Good knowledge and practical experience in lipid chemistry and lipid characterisation is a merit 

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English.

LTH uses a special qualifications portfolio to report and document qualifications. This is to be used also for appointments of researchers. Draw up the application in accordance with the following outline and attach it as three PDF files (in the recruitment system). Read more here:

http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223 

If the application is not designed in accordance with the academic qualifications portfolio, it shall 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.