Projectassistant in Pure and Applied Biochemistry

Description of the workplace 

The Division of Pure and Applied Biochemistry has research and education within molecular imprinting, bioseparation, protein engineering, bio- and biomimetic sensors, plant breeding/analysis, biomaterial, and biomedical nutrition. Closely linked to the unit’s course activities, we also supervise project students in an international student competition in synthetic biology and for this we are now looking for a project assistant linked to the laboratory part of the project.

Work duties 

The position includes supervision of a student competition in synthetic biology. The student competition takes place in project form where the position primarily concerns the laboratory part of the project. You will work with supervision, planning, and some administration related to the laboratory work that the students in the competition perform.

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

• You should have knowledge and experience within synthetic biology, such as university-level courses in synthetic biology, biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, programming, or similar.
• You should have experience of having worked in project form with laboratory work and be able to work structured and independently towards established goals.
• You should be responsible and have a safety awareness around laboratory work.
• You should have good proficiency in written and spoken English.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• It is an additional qualification if you have a university degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, or similar, or alternatively equivalent relevant studies.
• It is an additional qualification if you have practical experience of molecular biology laboratory work, such as cloning work and production of DNA constructs for gene expression.
• It is an additional qualification if you have practical experience of supervising students, in particular supervising students working together in large groups with molecular biology related experimental projects.
• It is an additional qualification if you have practical experience of student competitions.

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 

The position is a fixed-term employment for 2 months with desired start on June 16, 2025, or according to agreement.

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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How to apply 

The position is applied for through the university’s recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter where you describe why you are interested in the position and your qualifications. Also attach a CV, copies of diplomas/course transcripts, and contact information for references. The application should be written in English.

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