Researcher at the division of Biotechnology (Enxylascope) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 

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. Research in the division involves both fundamental and applied studies within the specific areas. The specific application areas are industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology and biotechnology for health. The division runs various multidisciplinary projects in collaboration with several industrial partners, which involve the development of microbial processes for transformation of biomass components into chemical building blocks suited for circular economy.

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 

As a researcher, you shall:

• Be responsible for research tasks in the research program EnXylascope (EU- Horizon) at the Division of Biotechnology. The research deals with the characterization and development of novel xylan-modifying enzymes.
• Actively collaborate with international partners in academia and industry in the research project
• Write scientific articles based on his/her research
• Be a driving force in initiating interdisciplinary collaboration in the project
• Participate in supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Administration related to the research work is included

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

• PhD degree in Biotechnology or equivalent
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• Research experience in xylan extraction and enzymatic modification and in molecular biology methods
• Demonstrated scientific skills
• Experience in supervision of students.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience of participation and cooperation in multidisciplinary projects
• Experience in working with enzyme production, and enzyme modification of biomass
• Experience in bioinformatics and protein modelling for designing, constructing and testing metabolic pathways and production of biobased products.
• Good ability for written and oral communication

Consideration will also be given to good cooperation ability, drive and independence, and how the applicant through his/her experience and competence is judged to have the ability needed for the research project

Further information

The position is a fixed term employment for six months at 100 per cent of full time and starting as soon as possible, according to agreement.

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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