Project assistant in biotechnology

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Dept of process and life science engineering

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) at Lund University is located at Kemicentrum, one of the Nordics' largest centers for education and research in the field of chemistry. PLE has around 150 employees, of which around 65 are PhD students. The department offers a broad competence in areas such as chemical engineering, food technology, biotechnology and technical microbiology. The research and education at PLE spans the entire subject of chemistry and includes both undergraduate and graduate education. The Department of Process Engineering and Applied Biosciences (PLE) at Lund University works actively to ensure a good working environment through several initiatives and routines. PLE encourages open communication and collaboration between employees, students and management to continuously improve and have regular meetings and dialogues to discuss workplace safety.

We offer

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

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

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Work duties

Experimental work within a Swedish Energy Agency financed project “Creative construction of defossilized value chains - CROSS”. The work involves experimental assistance in research on:

Cloning and expression of genes of interest in a suitable microbial host
Enzyme production in a bioreactor
Metagenome analysis from a mixed culture reactor, and
Making oral and written reports.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position are:

A Master’s degree in Biotechnology or equivalent.
Theoretical and practical knowledge in molecular biology techniques – DNA extraction, primer design, PCR, gene cloning and expression in different bacterial hosts, western blotting, gel electrophoresis, use of bioinformatic tools, chromatographic analysis.
Good ability in planning and performing experiments.
Good ability in collaborating with other researchers and students in the research group.

Consideration will also be given to how your experience and competence, are judged to have the ability needed for the research project.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

Practical experience in related fields.
Bioreactor operation.
Good ability for written and oral communication in English.
Ability to perform critical review of literature.

Further information

The position is a fixed term position for 3 months at 100 per cent of full time. Start 2025-03-01 or after 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 certificates 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!

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.