Project assistant at Department of Foodtechnology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lunds universitet, LTH, Institutionen för livsmedelsteknik
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The Department of Food Technology, Engineering, and Nutrition reimagines and improves both products and processes in the food supply chain.
Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on sustainable and nutritious food for the future.
Collaboration with industry, farmers, and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Several well-known food innovations have come out of the Department, e.g. Oatly and Proviva.
Work duties
The research is focused on determining the composition of the microbiota and quantification of selected species in samples from clinical and experimental trials and in food samples.
Quantification of specific bacterial groups will be done by selective media, quantitative PCR and Sanger sequencing. Evaluation of the bacterial diversity in complex communities and species identification will be analyzed using Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics. For detection of toxins and toxic genes, spectrophotometry and quantitative PCR will be applied. The work duties also include laboratory assistance in courses.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or equivalent degree in food technology and food engineering.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Knowledge and practical experience of Illumina MiSeq.
- Knowledge and practical experience of quantitative PCR.
- Knowledge and practical experience of Qiime bioinformatic platform.
- Knowledge and practical experience of Sanger sequencing analysis software e.g. BLAST.
- Knowledge and practical experience of basic microbiological methods such as culturing.
Other merits
- Approved course KLGN01.
- Pedagogical experience.
- Good knowledge in scientific writing.
- Knowledge and practical experience in basic methods for food analysis.
Consideration will further 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.
Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, 1 year, 50%.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references etc.)
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 2021-01-01 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 50 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2020/4017 |
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| Published | 10.Dec.2020 |
| Last application date | 28.Dec.2020 |