Researcher in Microbiology

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Linnaeus University is the result of a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University. The research activities within the Department of Biology and Environmental Science include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as zoonotic ecology. For more information see: Lnu.se and Lnu.se/en

The research project involves investigating the microbiology of Baltic Sea sediments in relation to climate change and fluxes of greenhouse gases. It will involve fieldwork including sampling of sediment cores, extraction of nucleic acids and preparation for high throughput sequencing, and bioinformatic analyses of the resulting data.

General requirements

To be qualified for the appointment, the candidate should possess a PhD in environmental microbiology/microbial ecology.

Specific requirements refer to

Experience of environmental microbiology and explicitly sampling for ‘omics’ analyses and analysis of the resulting data. The applicant must also have high proficiency in written and spoken English.

Assessment grounds


• Experience of writing scientific articles is desired.
• Documented experience in Baltic Sea/marine sediment microbiology including fieldwork.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as interact well in a research group.
• B-drivers license.
• We attach great importance to personal suitability.

Terms of employment

Employment and scope: 100 %, for three months with eventual possibility for an extension. The employment is scheduled to start mid-October 2022.

Placement city: Kalmar, Sweden.

Contacts

Professor Mark Dopson (mark.dopson@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-447334;

Head of Department Jonas Waldenström (jonas.waldenstrom@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-446195;

HR partner Marianne Palmér (marianne.palmer@lnu.se), +46-(0)480-447303.

Union representatives may be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-(0)772-288000.

Application

The application (in English) should contain a CV (with telephone, e-mail, and details of referees), documentation of exams and grades, and a description of motivation and experience relevant to the research project. Closing date for application is 13 September 2022. Mark your application with reference number HR 2022/717-2.2.1

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Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.