Project assistant in Marine Microbial Ecology
Linnéuniversitetet / Barnskötarjobb / Kalmar
2018-06-08
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The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities within this multidisciplinary school include the areas of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Marine Ecology and Microbiology.
The marine microbiology research group in Kalmar seeks a project assistant for studies of the photoheterotrophy in marine bacteria.
Project title
Proteorhodopsin photoheterotrophy in marine bacteria
The research project
Marine bacteria play a central role in driving global biogeochemical cycles of elements essential to life (e.g. carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous), but detailed knowledge of how bacteria carry out specific steps in element cycling is lacking. This project will investigate the molecular mechanisms employed by marine bacteria carrying out proteorhodopsin-mediated photoheterotrophy in an experimental context of natural mixed microbial communities (e.g. mesocosm experiment). Work includes carrying out laboratory experiments with natural bacterial assemblages in seawater cultures under different nutrient and light conditions. Analysis approaches include state-of-the-art experimental methods in marine microbial ecology, along with bioinformatics analyses of gene expression profiling of bacterioplankton in relation to environmental conditions.
Qualification requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of an advanced level undergraduate degree (240hp/240ECTS) degree in biology, ecology or microbial ecology. Applicants should have documented expertise in performing mesocosm or microcosm experiments with natural mixed bacterial assemblages, and experience in carrying out analyses of microbial abundance, and bacterial production and respiration along with sampling for dissolved organic matter. Applicants should also have expertise in using bioinformatics pipelines for statistical analyses of gene expression of marine bacteria. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
Other assessment grounds that would place the candidate at an advantage include experience with working with marine bacterial isolates and culturing axenic phytoplankton, and the ability to work independently to solve problems as well as interact well in a research group.
Terms of Employment
Full time for 6 months. The employment is scheduled to start July 1st 2018.
Placement city
Kalmar
For further information
Please contact Professor Jarone Pinhassi,
jarone.pinhassi@lnu.se or Head of Department Per-Eric Betzholtz, +46-480- 446249 (
per-eric.betzholtz@lnu.se) or HR partner Christian Andersson (
christian.andersson@lnu.se) +46-470- 708506.
Union representatives can be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-772- 288000.
Application has to be registered no later than June 18, 2018.
The application (in English) should contain a CV, documentations of exams and grades, the name of two references (with telephone number and e-mail), a description of motivation and experience relevant to the research project and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present.
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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.
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Publiceringsdatum2018-06-08ErsättningIndividuell, månadslön
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AdressLinnéuniversitetet
Universitetsplatsen 1
35195 Växjö
KontorsadressUniversitetsplatsen 1
Jobbnummer 4193385
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