Post doc in Microbial analysis of biogas plants

Research:
The Department of Molecular Sciences, SLU, Uppsala approximately 110 employees and together with two other departments forms an inspiring research environment at the BioCenter at the Ultuna campus in Uppsala. Here you will find expertise in plant biology, mycology, plant pathology, microbiology, food science, calculation-based genetics, chemistry and biotechnology and competitive infrastructure such as plant-growing facilities, advanced microscopy and molecular biology, x-ray and NMR. The department conducts research, teaching and environmental monitoring in the field of inorganic, physical and organic chemistry, biochemistry, natural product chemistry, food science and microbiology. Visit us at https://www.slu.se/en/departments/molecular-sciences/

Duities:
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow for a project on microbiological analysis of biogas plants. The analysis includes analysis of different biogas processes and digestates from storage tanks. The main task is to evaluate DNA-based methods to identify connections between microbial composition and methane production. The work includes DNA extractions, preparation of sequencing libraries for illumina, qPCR analysis, and primer design as well as processing, analysis and compilation of data and writing scientific articles. The work will be carried out at the department of molecular sciences.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD in biology/microbiology and documented competence in molecular biology. Skills related to DNA extraction of biogas samples, illumina sequencing and qPCR are requirements. The project is carried out in collaboration with industry and advisers, and knowledge of Swedish is a merit. The project is also performed in a larger research group and applicants should have a good ability to cooperate with others in the group but also to work independently. Some supervision of doctoral students is included in the work.

Placement:
Uppsala

Form of emplyment:
Temporary employment for 24 months

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
As soon as possible, according to agreement

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-03-09

The application should contain:


• Cover letter describing yourself, your motivation for applying for the position
• CV describing your education, publications, relevant work experience
• An attested copy of your PhD certificate
• Contact information  



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

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