Project assistent in ecology with specialization in marine phytoplankton
Linnéuniversitetet / Biologjobb / Kalmar
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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 disease ecology.
The marine phytoplankton ecology and applications research group in Kalmar seeks a project assistant for studies of the ecology of marine phytoplankton and bacteria.
Field of subject for the appointment
Ecology, with specialization in marine phytoplankton ecology
Placement city:
Kalmar.
Terms of Employment
The employment is 50% and lasts 6 months. Access as soon as possible.
Project description
Our research team works within the complex and fascinating world of phytoplankton, and studies the role of bio- and chemical interactions among marine microbes in shaping plankton food webs. In the current project sampling, laboratory and data analyses will be performed to quantify cell abundances of bacteria and phytoplankton from our environmental monitoring stations, field sampling and laboratory experiments. The position will include interaction and collaboration with multiple researchers within the research team ranging from undergraduate students to postdocs as well as participation in scientific dissemination.
The research project is part of of the Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial model Systems (EEMiS) at Linnaeus University that comprises expertise in ecology, evolution, and microbiology. The research is also connected to the Strong Research Environment ECOCHANGE.
Entry requirements
A person fulfils the general entry requirements if she/he has;
• Undergraduate studies in a related field.
• Experience of good laboratory practice.
• Documented experience of using flow cytometry to enumerate autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria from aquatic samples.
• Experience with instructing new users to flow cytometry and downstream data analysis.
Other assessment grounds;
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Swedish.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Capacity to interact well in a research group (i.e. team work).
• Drivers licence B
For more information, please contact
Associate Professor Hanna Farnelid, E-mail:
hanna.farnelid@lnu.se Head of Department Jonas Waldenström, tel: 0480-44 61 95, E-mail:
jonas.waldenstrom@lnu.seHuman resources consultant Marianne Palmér tel: 0480-44 73 03, E-mail:
marianne.palmer@lnu.se.
Union representatives can be contacted via the university switchboard at +46-772- 288000.
Welcome with your application no later than November 23, 2022.
The application in English should contain a CV (with the applicant's phone number and e-mail and contact details including phone number and e-mail of two reference persons), an application letter describing personal motivation and experiences relevant to the research project, documentation of exams and grades, a copy of passport and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present.
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 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.
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Publiceringsdatum2022-11-09ErsättningIndividuell lönesättning
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2022-11-23
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Omfattning Detta är ett deltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Linnéuniversitetet (org.nr 202100-6271),
http://www.lnu.se Jobbnummer 7154355
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