Postdoctoral position in microbiology (2 years)
Umeå universitet / Biologjobb / Umeå
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hela Sverige A postdoctoral position in microbiology is open in a collaborative project between the departments of chemistry and clinical bacteriology at Umeå University, and the Swedish defense research institute (FOI). The research in this project concerns experimental studies of various synthetic compounds to understand their antibacterial and cytotoxic properties. The main aim is to find efficient antibacterial compounds of innocence to mammalian cells.
Within the larger research project, the research for the open position will focus on experimentally examining microbiological responses to different substances of interest. We are seeking candidates with documented skills in experimental microbiology and with a capability to help in the development of screening methods. We will also evaluate the candidates with regard to their initiative, ability to collaborate, and experience of independent work.
Main work description
• Microbiological work at safety level P2
• Development and evaluation of different screening methods
• Determination of antibacterial effect of soluble as well as surface bound compounds.
The candidate must have (main qualifications):
• a PhD degree, preferably not more than 3 years old
• experience of microbiological and molecular biological work (at safety level P2)
• a skill in independent lab work
Applications should include a description of past research accomplishments including a list of publications, a curriculum vitae, copies of degree certficates and transcripts of academic records, copies of a maximum of 10 relevant publications, a research plan, and the names of three references. The post-doc position is planned for a period of 2 years and is scheduled to start during the summer 2009.
Questions about the position will be answered by assistant professor Madeleine Ramstedt, phone +46 (0)90-786 63 28, email:
madeleine.ramstedt@chem.umu.se .
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKOcivil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 315-202-09 (in subject line when you submit electronically), should be sent to
jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 15, 2009 at the latest.
We look forward receiving your application!
Publiceringsdatum2009-03-02Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
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Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2009-04-15
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 315-202-09
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
jobb@umu.seKontaktMadeleine Ramstedt,
madeleine.ramstedt@chem.umu.seFöretagUmeå universitet
AdressUmeå universitet
90187 UMEÅ
KontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 090-786 50 00
Jobbnummer 410331
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