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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.

The Marine Phytoplankton Ecology and Applications group seeks a scientific laboratory technician with a background in marine ecology.

Job description: The position involves the responsibility of the Kalmar Algal Collection (curator) including maintenance and supply of living algal cultures, hand and eye coordination of technical equipment (CHN, HPLC, Flow cytometer) including maintenance and calibration, performing water chemistry and biochemical analysis on plankton and water material, and optimization of methods. Work duties also include the management of large-scale algal production systems in collaboration with the industry, providing demonstrations and writing technical reports. The position involves working on several projects at the same time, working with and providing support for a number of people including trainees and students.

Qualifications: Applicants should have at least a University Bachelor degree in Biology (180 ECTS) with focus on aquatic/marine ecology. The applicant should have experience in specific and practical techniques and be able to solve technical problems. Excellent record-keeping skills, along with skills in statistics and computing, teamwork and attention to details are essential. Documented experience of similar duties is advantageous. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Swedish are essential. B-license for car is required. 

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, 100 %.

Placement location: The position is located in Kalmar.

For further information please contact Catherine Legrand, catherine.legrand@lnu.se,  +46-480-447309 or Head of Department Per-Eric Betzholtz, +46-480-446249 (per-eric.betzholtz@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: The application should arrive no later than March 18 2015.

The application (in English or Swedish) should contain a CV, documentations of exams and grades, a description of motivation and experience relevant to the research project and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present.


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.