Researcher Engineer in Microbiology

Linnaeus University is the result of a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University. Together we will be creating a new, exciting university with 31 000 students and 2 000 employees. Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the Småland region of Sweden, where people can grow to reach their potential. For more information see: Lnu.se

The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities within this multidisciplinary department include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as zoonotic ecology.

Project title: Use of Extremophilic Microorganisms in Microbial Fuel Cells

The research project is within a collaborative EU project proposing a sustainable alternative for metal recovery using microorganisms.

Applicants should have a minimum of a good undergraduate degree although candidates with a Post Graduate degree or corresponding experience would be at an advantage. Documented evidence of research in microbial fuel cells, bioelectrochemistry, or anaerobic culturing of microorganisms would also be an advantage.

Type of Employment: Full-time. Temporary position for six months, with eventual possibility of extension. The start date for the position will be as soon as the position can be filled.

Placement city: Kalmar, Sweden

For further information please contact Professor Mark Dopson tel. +46 480 447334, Epost: mark.dopson@lnu.se; Head of Department Per-Eric Betzholtz tel: +46 480 446249, E-post: per-eric.betzholtz@lnu.se, or Personnel Officer Ulrika Petersson tel: +46 480 446996, E-post: ulrika.petersson@lnu.se

Union representatives may be contacted via the university operator at +46-772-288000. 

Please register your application (in English) by the latest 7 June 2015. Please mark the application with the reference number PA 2015/257-2.2.1.

 

 


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