Project Assistant in Pure and Applied Biochemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research project is part of ScanOats, an industrial research centre with oat in focus.

Work duties The main purpose of this project is to identify new oat varieties with high content of different dietary fibers for further use in nutritional studies. The plan consists of developing a new method to identify lines with high content of arabinoxylan using chromatography. Another part of the project is about determining the arabinoxylan molecular weight in oat. The research also includes conducting literature reviews. Other existing tasks within the research group may also be relevant.

Qualifications

• Education: Master degree in relevant education, preferably biotechnology or food technology
• Knowledge: Very good oral and written proficiency (English)

Other merits

• Experience: Pervious experience of working with oat, arabinoxylans, starch hydrolysis and betaglucan quantification.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to i.e. good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment  Temporary position, 100 %, 6 months with starting date as soon as possible

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, letters of recommendation, etc.).