Project assistant at the Division of Biotechnology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 

The position is placed at the Division of Biotechnology, Department of Chemistry, located in the Center for Chemistry & Chemical Engineering in Lund (www.biotek.lu.se), which conducts research and education at undergraduate and graduate level within various branches of biotechnology. The Division is highly international and strives to maintain gender balance. Most of our research deals with development of environment-friendly tools and processes based on biotechnology and green chemistry to achieve technical products and services.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University 

Division of Biotechnology offers a workplace where one is exposed to state-of-the-art research in biotechnology and green chemistry, and collaboration with industry for making sustainable chemicals and materials.

Work duties 

• Active participation within EU-Horizon 2020 project UPLIFT (Sustainable plastics for the food and drink packaging industry). The research involves modification and development of microorganisms and enzymes through genetic engineering and protein engineering for plastic degradation and production of carbon-neutral building blocks for polymers, bioprocesses based on the microorganisms and enzymes, product separation and recovery.

The work duties include:

• Microbial cultivation for enzyme chromatographic purification of enzymes and testing their activities in selected reactions
• Running bioprocesses for production of samples for evaluation by the project partners
• Preparation of reports, participate in meetings with the project partners and make oral presentations.
• Participate in writing papers for publications.

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

• A master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in molecular biology and cloning techniques and methods, microbiology and microbial cultivations, analytical techniques like chromatography, spectrometry, electrophoresis, and product separations.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Some laboratory experience in related research field is of merit
• Good ability for written and oral communication in English
• Ability to perform critical review of literature

Consideration will be given to independence in planning and performing experiments, good ability to collaborate with researchers and students, and how the applicant, through his/her competence, is judged to have the ability needed for the research project

Further information 

The position is a temporary employment (“allmän visstidsanställning”) for two years at 100 per cent of full time and starting as soon as possible. Selection of candidates fulfilling the basic requirements will be done through interviews at our premises in Lund or online via zoom. 

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.).  

Welcome with your application!