Postdoc in synthetic biology

Project description
We are currently looking for a post-doctoral research fellow to join our team in the field of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. You will be working in a stimulating environment of the Systems and Synthetic Biology Division pursuing your own independent research in an interdisciplinary project applying and developing new synthetic biology tools to engineer more efficient yeast cell factories.

Information about the division and the department
The Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology at the Chalmers University of Technology is one of the world leading research groups in systems and synthetic biology. Our research interests involve a wide range of activities from understanding the fundamental operational principles of metabolism and studies of metabolic diseases, to highly applied research directed towards development of new cell factories.

Major responsibilities
The open postdoc position is in the field of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. You will be using cutting edge synthetic biology techniques to engineer yeast towards a more effcient cell factory. Major responsibilites include the development of novel synthetic biology tools and conducting of high throughput screens. Your work involves independently designing and conducting your research project and comminicating your results within an international and multidiscplinary research environment.

Qualifications
PhD degree in a biological field with a strong background in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. Experience with molecular biology work on yeasts is a must. The candidate must have strong skills in metabolic engineering, molecular biology, data analysis and statistics. Experience with CRISPR technologies, omics analysis, fermentation, HPLC, GC-MS is a bonus.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220651 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 25-12-2022

For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor, Florian David
E-mail: davidfl@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 





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