Doktorand i miljövetenskap och teknik

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Linnaeus University is the result of a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University. Together we will be creating a new, exciting university with 31 000 students and 2 000 employees. Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the Småland region of Sweden, where people can grow to reach their potential. For more information see: Lnu.se

The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities within this multidisciplinary department include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as zoonotic ecology.

With special emphasis in Systems Biology of Acidophile Biofilm Production.

Project title: Systems biology of acidophil biofilms for efficient metal extraction

The research project: This position is within a collaborative ERASysAPP project to model how microbial biofilms attach and form a biofilm on sulphide mineral surfaces. The project has the goal to optimize metal dissolution during biomining.

Applicants should have a minimum of a good undergraduate degree although candidates with a Master Degree (240hp/240ECTS) or corresponding experience would be at an advantage. Documented evidence of research in systems biology, acidophile microbiology, biomining, or biofilm formation would also be an advantage. Basic requirements for post-graduate studies are laid out in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen), Chapter 7.

The PhD studies are limited to 4 years (100%) but may be extended to 5 years through teaching at the undergraduate level. The starting date for the PhD education will be in autumn 2014. The position is located in Kalmar.

For further information please contact Docent Mark Dopson (mark.dopson@lnu.se), +46-480-447334, Head of Department Tommy Claesson, +46-480-446238 (tommy.claesson@lnu.se) or Personnel Officer Ulrika Petersson (ulrika.petersson@lnu.se) +46-480- 446996.

Union representatives may be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-772-288000.

The application (in English) should contain a CV (with telephone and e-mail), documentation of exams and grades, a description of motivation and experiences relevant to the research project and any other documentation (including industrial experience) that the applicant would like to present. The candidates should also organize at least two letters of recommendation (with the author’s telephone number and e-mail). Application should arrive no later than 18 August, 2014. Mark your application with reference number PA 2014/388-2.2.1

 

 


Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 on the closing day.