Research engineer at Plant Biotechnology division

Department of Plant Breeding
The Department of Plant Breeding, at SLU in Alnarp, works with research, education and innovation work. The focus is on activities that are of strategic importance for crops with a sustainable and profitable production of plant-based food, feed and industrial products in a changing climate. The Department constitutes a multidisciplinary, innovative, and creative environment that works with current and future challenges.
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Duties:
In communication with PI of projects, conduct independent experimentation work in the area of plant molecular biology, biochemistry, tissue culture, genome editing and analytics. The work duties also concern bioinformatic processing of RNAseq raw data. The position will mainly concern projects on potato with metabolic and genetic regulation of content and quality of the storage products starch and oil. It is expected that the position will assist in research communication in the form of publications or poster presentations.

Qualifications:
An MSc in biology related to plant biology is required with a PhD exam as meriting for the position. Documented experience of plant research and solid laboratory experimentation in the direction of plant molecular biology, tissue culture and genome editing is required.  Experience of bioinformatics processing of RNAseq raw data is required. Experience of starch, lipid and sugar analysis is highly meriting. Special emphasis is placed on the personal characteristics of the applicant. The candidate must be analytical and accurate, and have a good ability to work independently and in collaboration with others within given time frames.

Place of work:
Alnarp

Form of employment:
Permanent employment. SLU uses probationary employment.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
230601

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-05-15, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.