Postdoctoral position - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Lund University, The Faculty of Engineering, The Department of Chemical Engineering

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Subject description

The position is part of the department´s research activities in downstream processes for biological drugs. The research is both theoretical and experimental with elements of computation and automation, and is based on close collaboration with other research groups, biopharmaceutical companies and their suppliers.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within model-based engineering for the development of downstream processes for production of biological drugs and vaccines
• Development of mathematical models of downstream processes and computational techniques for optimization and prediction.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Collaboration with international biopharmaceutical industry and their suppliers
• Administration and project management related to the work duties listed above

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. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented experience of model-based research work with downstream processing of biologics.
• Previous experience with computational engineering tools such as Python, MATLAB and other simulation software suitable in industrial environments.
  
  

Assessment criteria

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.

Other qualifications:

• Knowledge in model-based optimization of chromatographic processes for industrial protein purification
• Experiences in lab- and pilot-scale operation of integrated downstream processes.
• Duties can involve teaching in Swedish and it is a merit to have good ability to express himself in Swedish
• Good collaborative skills, drive and independence are also important merits,

Consideration will also be given to 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.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment 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”).

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/

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