Lund University is pleased to announce the Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Metabolic Engineering for the academic year 2024-2025.
To be eligible for the postdoctoral position in microbial metabolic engineering at Lund University, applicants must hold a PhD or an international equivalent in a relevant field, such as applied microbiology or biotechnology. They should have experience in strain development of yeasts and/or bacteria using molecular biology.
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( votes)Established in 1666, Lund University is one of Scandinavia’s oldest and most prestigious universities, consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions. Located in Lund, Sweden, it serves around 47,000 students and employs over 8,800 staff members. The university is renowned for its comprehensive range of programs and interdisciplinary research spanning technical, natural, and social sciences.
Application Deadline: 02 August 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Lund University
- Department: LTH, Department of Chemistry
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: Full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Sweden
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in microbial metabolic engineering
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Hold a PhD or an international degree equivalent to a PhD within the subject of the position.
- Experience in strain development of yeasts and/or bacteria using molecular biology.
- Additional qualifications include experience in:
- Genetic engineering of nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
- Metabolic engineering of microbial nitrogen metabolism.
- Microbial production of nitrogenous chemicals.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- PhD degree in applied microbiology or biotechnology, or similar discipline.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the University’s recruitment system and include:
- CV
- Personal letter justifying interest in the position and how it matches qualifications
- Degree certificate or equivalent
- Any other relevant documents (e.g., copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation)
Benefits
Lund University is a public authority which means employees receive particular benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.