Doctor in Post-translational modification of caseins in bacterial hosts
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
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Project description
The host laboratory is a vibrant and productive research group with 30+ scientists (mostly postdocs and PhD students) working on various challenges within bio-sustainability and human health. In this particular project, we aim to develop bacterial strains capable of producing caseins in bacterial hosts. The objective is to produce alternative food proteins with a lowered environmental footprint. The Mijakovic lab is a part of the Chalmers SysBio division, please check us out at:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/life/research/systems-and-synthetic-biology/mijakovic-lab/Qualifications
Mandatory education, skills and experience:
• PhD degree in microbiology.
• Extensive experience with engineering protein phosphorylation systems in bacteria, working with bacterial protein kinases.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Advanced scientific writing skills, ability to write peer reviewed papers independently.
Meritorious experience and skills:
• Experience with graphene-based materials.
• Experience with functionalization of graphene with proteins or peptides. be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
Contract terms
This position is a full-time temporary employment for one year.
The hired Research assistant will be expected to plan and carry out their research activities, and write scientific publications independently.
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240060 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Application deadline: 2024-02-19
For questions, please contact:
Professor, Ivan Mijakovic,
ivan.mijakovic@chalmers.se, +46709828446
• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 8451304
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