Post-doctoral position in Food hygiene - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description The research focuses on analysis of the composition of the microbiota and its connection to immunological reactions in health and disease, which are evaluated in samples from clinical and experimental studies.

Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion 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 assignments include the implementation and completion of one clinical trial and two experimental studies and comprises all related tasks for their performance such as contact with clinical research volunteers, collection and handling of samples and written information, planning of experimental studies and handling and sampling of experimental animals. The assignments also include evaluation of the bacterial diversity in complex communities and species identification using Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics, quantification of bacterial groups by quantitative PCR, analysis of different populations of white blood cells via flow cytometry, and analysis of blood, saliva, fat and liver samples.The assignments also include teaching.

Qualification 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 requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in Swedish.
• 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 flow cytometry and data handling.
• Approved Laboratory Animal Science course.
• Practical experience of analysing blood-, saliva- and organ samples.
• Pedagogical experience.
• Experience in clinical trials and experimental animal studies.
• 'Experience of research focusing on the intestinal flora and probotics.
• Good knowledge in scientific writing.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications 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:

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.

Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. 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/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/