Postdoc in systems and synthetic biology

Information about the research
We are currently looking for a post-doctoral research fellow to join our team to develop a next generation drug discovery platform. The innovative project is embedded in an interdisciplinary collaboration between Chalmers University of Technology and a multinational pharma company. You will be working in a stimulating environment, have access to our existing research, and you are encouraged to pursue your own independent research in cutting edge laboratories.

What’s more, you will have the support of leading scientists from Chalmers and the industrial partner, who will provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to develop your career. Utilizing academic research in industrial driven applications is an opportunity to make a real difference to the future of medical science.

About the Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology (Sysbio)
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, e.g. used as next generation drug discovery and production platforms.

The details of the departmental research activities may be found here. 

Major responsibilities
The open postdoc position is in the field of synthetic biology. It is a unique opportunity working with global leaders in drug discovery and synthetic biology. You will be able to work seamlessly between two world leading laboratories at Chalmers University and a multinational pharma company, to bring your projects into reality, having access to the very best facilities and experts in the field from both organisations. You will be using cutting edge synthetic biology techniques to engineer yeast into a novel drug discovery platform, including the development of intracellular biosensors, bioinformatic mining, heterologous enzyme expression and conducting high throughput screens. You will be accountable for the day to day running of your own project, but have shared responsibility for delivery of the overall project.

You will have developed excellent synthetic biology skills and now wish to apply them in a new way. You will be a creative problem solver, who sees challenge problems as opportunities to innovate. You will have a passion for team-work, and recognise the value of a strong network and working in an international multidisciplinary environment.

For all postdocs at Chalmers
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position can also include supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
Full-time employment for 1 year with a potential 1 year extension.

Qualifications
PhD degree in a biological field with a strong background in synthetic biology, the degree should generally not be older than four years. Experience with Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a must. The candidate should have strong skills in molecular biology, metabolic engineering, biosensors, enzyme engineering, data analysis, statistics. Experience with microfluidics, bioinformatic mining, machine learning, CRISPR, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, FACS, 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.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200629 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• 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.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 17 January 2021

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

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