Project assistant

Linnéuniversitetet / Biologjobb / Kalmar
2017-06-12
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Welcome to Linnaeus University! A place for knowledge, ideas and development. For growth potential and a belief in the future. In Småland and in the world.

The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
The research activities within this multidisciplinary department include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as zoonotic ecology.

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 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, temporary employment six months
The employment is scheduled to start July 1 2017
Placement city until further notice is 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)

Union representatives can be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-772- 288000.

Application
Has to be registered no later than June 26, 2017. Mark your application with reference number 2017/3654-2.2.1
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.To be able to apply for the position on lnu.se/job and vacancies, indicate that you agree to the terms. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached to digital in the e-recruitment tool.

Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

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 on the closing day.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2017-06-12

Ersättning
Individuell, månadslön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2017-06-26
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Företag
Linnéuniversitetet

Adress
Linnéuniversitetet
Universitetsplatsen 1
35195 Växjö

Kontorsadress
Universitetsplatsen 1

Jobbnummer
3549607

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