Project assistant at the division of Pure and Applied Biochemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 

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

We offer 

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
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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 and avenanthramides 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.

The project assistant will assist in the research for the molecular characterization of arabinoxylans and β-glucans to better understand the mechanism in starch hydrolysis and to characterize the compounds at a molecular level. The analysis will be done using chromatography and various extraction procedures using enzymatic hydrolysis, alkaline extraction and other mechanical methods.

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

Master’s degree in relevant subject, preferably biotechnology/ food technology and nutrition Very good oral and written proficiency (English)

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Previous experience of working with oat, arabinoxylans, starch hydrolysis. Investigation of oat avenanthramides and identifying high avenanthramide lines
• Experience of HPLC FTIR HACCP GMP HPD PCR Starch & Protein analysis HPAEC Bio-polymers In vitro studies Dietary fiber analysis Data analysis Gene expression studies GC-MS Microbial modelling Gel electrophoresis Real-Time Quantitative Reverse Transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to 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.

Further information 

The position is a fixed-term employment for 12 months (100%), with starting date as soon as possible.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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