Research Scientist- Microbial Engineering

Background:
Melt&Marble (meltandmarble.com) aims to boost the growth of the plant-based industry by providing it with the best and tastiest fats, for both consumers and the planet. We do this by using precision fermentation to produce animal fats without the animal. By engineering microbial metabolism, we can dictate the structure and properties of the fats that our microbes are producing, allowing us to mimic any fat structure, as well as create completely new and better fats.


Position summary:
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and experienced research scientist to work on developing yeast cell factories for production of microbial lipids. Successful applicants will be responsible for the design, construction, and evaluation of yeast strains. The position is largely hands-on laboratory work, but may also involve supervision of others.
Our ideal candidate should have a strong track record in microbial engineering, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for using science to solve tough challenges. The candidate should also be comfortable taking ownership of their projects, working in the dynamic environment of a start-up company, troubleshooting challenging projects, and meeting tight deadlines.
Occasionally, some activities may require working outside of standard working hours. The position may require travel within Sweden and abroad.


Responsibilities and tasks:
Designing metabolic engineering strategies for lipid production projects
Construction and evaluation of the performance parameters of engineered yeast strains
Optimization of engineering tools and experimental workflows
Maintenance of detailed records of scientific experiments
Preparation of technical reports, SOPs, and presentations
Supervision of research assistants
Maintenance of an in-depth knowledge of the latest advances in relevant fields
Participation in scientific meetings and conferences
Coordination of activities with external stakeholders



Required qualifications:
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in biotechnology, bioengineering, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering or a similar field
Excellent understanding of microbial metabolism
>4 years experience working on microbial engineering projects
Strong background in the usage of microbiology and molecular biology methods
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Experience in supervision, teaching, and/or training others



Bonus points:
1-3 years of post-doctoral or industrial experience
Experience with metabolic engineering projects
Experience with engineering yeasts
Experience with engineering lipid metabolism
Experience with analytics- particularly lipid analytics
Experience with cultivating microorganisms in bioreactors
Experience with using genome-scale metabolic models, bioinformatics or analysis of OMICS data
Authorization to work in Sweden (Swedish/EU citizenship or permanent residence permit)



We offer:
An innovative interdisciplinary research environment where you can advance in your career
Unique opportunity to participate in and lead innovative projects that solve real world problems
Work in the lovely city of Gothenburg- Sweden’s second-largest city. Gothenburg is a seaside city that offers a great combination of city life and beautiful surrounding nature
Flexible work hours, competitive remuneration, generous vacation package, benefits



Application procedure:
Applications should contain the following:
Cover letter- tell us why you want to work with us, and why you’re a great fit this position and Melt&Marble
CV
Publication list



Please submit all application materials in English.


Application deadline: rolling. Applications will be evaluated as they are received.