Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Microbiology and Antibiotic Res
Göteborgs universitet / Biologjobb / Göteborg
2019-05-22
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24 month full time postdoctoral position within the research group led by Professor Joakim Larsson, Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute for Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The focus of the research group is on antibiotic resistance development, particularly the role of the external environment. The group consists of 1 professor, 2 associate professors, 5 postdoctoral fellows, 3 PhD students, 1 technician, as well as master students. (
http://biomedicine.gu.se/ominst/avd/infektion/forskare/joakim_larsson). Larsson also leads the Centre of Antibiotic Resistance Research at University of Gothenburg (CARe;
www.care.gu.se) with over 100 researchers. The group has extensive collaboration with other universities, nationally and internationally. The research is interdisciplinary and has significant funding through e.g. the Swedish Research Councils VR and Formas
Subject area description
Most of the resistance genes that cause problems in the clinic today seem to originate from harmless, environmental bacteria. Our group studies the driving forces behind this development, particularly how low levels of antibiotics may affects processes such as mobilization of resistance genes, mutations, horizontal gene transfer, selection and transmission of resistance between environments. In some sub-projects, we study the evolutionary relationship between resistance genes in environmental bacteria and pathogens, and search for new forms of resistance in different environments using both bioinformatic methods as well different large-scale functional screens. A better knowledge about what resistance factors we might face in the clinic tomorrow is valuable to be able to respond rapidly to new threats. We are now looking for a postdoc who is interested in taking on the task to experimentally explore different environments for novel, mobile resistance genes not yet found in pathogens, and to characterize these.
Job assignments
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct research with the aim of identifying novel, mobile resistance genes in different environments. Besides identifying and expressing such genes, the work may involve investigating their evolution, function, mobility and presence in different species and environments, in collaboration with e.g. structural chemists and bioinformaticians. The research may also involve other aspects regarding the selection, evolution, presence and transmission of antibiotic resistance, as part of other ongoing projects within the research group. The work may involve environmental sampling, culturing of bacteria, resistance phenotyping, functional metagenomics, gene expression studies in bacteria, various methods related to recombinant DNA-technology such as vector construction, cloning and induced constitutive and inducible expression of exogenous proteins in Escherichia coli, protein-tagging, gene-knockout, inverse PCR, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR, epic-PCR, bioinformatic analyses of DNA-sequence data generated via different technologies, studies of protein-protein interactions, etc. The work also includes authoring/co-authoring scientific publications and presenting research at international scientific conferences.
Eligibility
An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at Göteborg University. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application.
Assessment
PhD in relevant area, as well as excellent scientific production in relation to the time passed since completing PhD are required. A high degree of independence including extensive experience of practical molecular and microbiological analyses with the techniques indicated, experience from relevant research on antibiotic resistance, previous international postdoc experience, excellent communicative skills particularly regarding verbal and written scientific English, a developed way of critical thinking, experience from working at different labs and an ability to work successfully in a group are all additional qualifying criteria.
Employment
The employment is full time and temporary, two years, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.
For further information:
Please contact Joakim Larsson, Professor. E-mail:
joakim.larsson@fysiologi.gu.seUnions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representativesHow to apply
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.
The application should contain:
• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• A CV including a list of publications
• Proof of completed PhD
• Contact details of two references
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
The employment is temporary, two years. Full time
Publiceringsdatum2019-05-22ErsättningSalary is determined on an individual basis.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-06-12
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AdressGöteborgs universitet
Box 440
40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
KontorsadressMedicinaregatan 9A
Jobbnummer 4802540
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