Researcher in Biotechnology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description Biotechnology is an area of central significance for transition to a sustainable society. In the research discipline, microorganisms or their components are developed and utilized using environmentally sustainable methods to achieve technical products and services. The specific application areas are industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology and biotechnology for health. Research involves both fundamental and applied studies within the specific areas.

Work duties We are looking for a researcher who is in the early stage of his/her career, for research dealing with bio-based polymer building blocks. Detailed description of the work duties include:

• responsibility for research tasks in projects at the Division of Biotechnology dealing with development of biocatalysts and bioprocesses as well as chemical processes for production of biobased furan derivatives, and product recovery and purification, with due consideration of resource efficiency and low environmental impact,
• writing scientific articles based on his/her research,
• applying for research funding,
• participating in supervision of undergraduate students and teaching in undergraduate courses at the division.

Qualification requirements Applicants must have:

• A PhD degree in Biotechnology or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
• Knowledge of industrial biotechnology, microbiology, microbial and enzyme based processes, biocatalyst development, green chemistry and downstream processing,
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in microbial cultivation techniques, high cell density biotransformations, bioinformatics, gene cloning and expression, site-directed mutagenesis, downstream processing of small and large biomolecules, chromatographic analyses, spectroscopic characterization of products,
• A good publication record in international journals showing experience in the area,
• Very good knowledge of English in speech and writing.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of furan chemistry and synthesis, demonstrated through scientific publications,
• Knowledge and experience in creating gene mutations by different techniques,
• Experience of participation and cooperation in multidisciplinary projects,
• Experience of publishing in high impact journals, and critical review of literature,
• Good ability for written and oral communication,

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 Fixed-term employment, 100 %, 10 months.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and 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.