Post Doc in microbial community studies

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology, Uppsala Post Doc in microbial community studies SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources.This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension.SLU has 3 000 employees, 4 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.www.slu.se Research environment: The position is placed at the department of Forest Mycology and Pathology SLU, and integrated into Uppsala Microbiomics Center, (http://www.microbiomics.se).The mission of UMC is to develop and apply powerful biomarker approaches to analyze and characterize entire microbial communities and individual microbial species, and to assess their ecology and impact on agriculture, forestry and the environment. Job description: The post doc position is on analyzing the microbial community involved in chitin dynamics in aquatic and terrestrial systems.The work will involve community profiling using next generation sequencing and development of novel methods for specific detection of chitinase activity.Emphasize will be put on the contribution of fungi to these processes.Eligibility: Applicants should have a PhD degree and a background in mycology or microbial ecology.The position is full time for two years and available immediately, preferably starting no later than September 1, 2009 The university applies individual salary negotiations.SLU is an equal opportunity employer. The application should be written in English.Your application should contain CV, including a publication list, PhD diploma and copies of no more than five publications.Short description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position.Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided.The application should be written in English Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.