Laboratory manager for genetic transformation of
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UPSC Spruce Transformation Lab
Laboratory manager
for genetic transformation of conifers
SLU develops knowledge about natural resources as well as social systems – everything that lives and grows. At SLU we conduct research, teach and inform about the opportunities, and possible risks incurred, when using our forests, landscapes, soils and animals in different ways.
SLU offers a broad spectrum of educational programmes and single subject courses. About 3 300 undergraduates and 800 postgraduate students are enrolled at SLU. A total of 3 000 people are employed at the University.
Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Ultuna and Umeå. Research and teaching activities are carried out throughout the country.
www.slu.seUmeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is a centre of experimental plant biology in Umeå. It was formed in 1999 by the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University (www.upsc.se). There are about 180 persons from 32 different countries working at UPSC.
The newly established laboratory for genetic transformation of conifers, part of the UPSC Centre for Forest Biotechnology, is now offering a position for a person experienced in plant tissue culture and transformation to manage and actively engage in routine genetic transformation of conifers. The job description includes all parts of routing tissue culture and genetic transformation work such as culture medium preparation, sterilization of equipment, maintenance of cultures, and molecular analyses of transgenic tissue, as well as general laboratory maintenance items such as order consumables and maintain the organization of the laboratory. The laboratory manager is also expected to support students and temporary project employees with both practical help and technical advice.
Qualifications: The position requires extensive experience of practical sterile technique experience, prior experience of genetic transformation techniques and basic knowledge of molecular biology and plant physiology. The successful candidate can have a PhD degree, but a lower degree is acceptable with an appropriate background experience. Ability to work independently is necessary. Good communication skills as well as good English language speaking and writing skills are required.
The salary is based on your individual qualifications.
SLU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Further information:
Ove Nilsson
Professor
Ove.Nilsson@genfys.slu.seUlrika Egertsdotter
PhD
uegertsd@vt.eduAcademic union representatives:
Lars Lundqvist, SACO
• 46 90 786 84 07
Barbro Gunnarsson, ST +46 786 82 48
Inga-Lis Johansson, SEKO
• 46 90 786 82 10.
Your application should be marked with reference number 1784/08, and sent to Registrator vid SLU, P.O Box 7070, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden or email:
registrator@slu.se . The deadline for the application is June 5, 2008.
Publiceringsdatum2008-05-15Arbetstider och omfattningTillsvidare
Heltid
Full-time. Permanent position.
ErsättningFast lön
Individual Salary. Collective Agreement.
Så ansöker duAnge följande referens när du ansöker: 1784/08
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
Registrator@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 7070
75007 UPPSALA
KontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 018-671000
Jobbnummer 222159
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