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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.
Subject description
Biotechnology is an area of central significance for the transition to a sustainable society. In this research discipline, microorganisms or their components are developed and utilized using environmentally sustainable methods to achieve technical products and services. The researcher position is placed at the Department of Chemistry, Division of Biotechnology, which conducts research and education at undergraduate and graduate level within various branches of biotechnology. The specific research areas being pursued are industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology and biotechnology for health, involving both fundamental and applied aspects. Environmental biotechnology involves the use of microorganisms and or enzymes to solve old/ongoing problems and prevent future problems. This includes, taking care of sewage and developing environmentally friendly technologies and methods for future production of chemicals and energy carriers. Specifically, this employment aims at research on microbial production of biogas.
Work duties
Qualification requirements
Applicant must have:
Other merits
Consideration will also be given to other education and experience in subjects related to the subject of the project, interest in the subjects, interest in research, responsibility, logical ability, curiosity, eyes for details, skills in writing, skills in literature review and self-motivation.
We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to how the applicant´s experience and skills complement and strengthen the work within the department, as well as contribute to its future development.
Terms of employment
Temporary employment of 100%, from 2021-09-01 until 2021-12-15.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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Employment expires | 2021-12-15 |
Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2021-09-01 |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2021/2506 |
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Union representative |
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Published | 26.Jul.2021 |
Last application date | 09.Aug.2021 11:59 PM CEST |