Research engineer in Plant Molecular Biology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Umeå
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hela Sverige SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources. This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension.
SLU has 3 000 employees, 4 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.
Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is an internationally recognized centre in experimental plant biology and forest biotechnology. It also serves as an innovation platform for forest industries. UPSC hosts 4 National excellence centres and is leading the Swedish conifer genome sequencing. It consists of two departments, the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University and the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology from the Swedish Agricultural University. A total of about 180 persons from 35 countries are working here of which about 30 are group leaders.
Work content: In the frame of a newly initiated spruce genome program that aims to sequence the largest known tree genome, we seek a research engineer in plant molecular biology. The applicant is expected to work in the functional genomics sub-project. This sub-project involves cloning and downstream analysis of important candidate genes regulating key traits e. g. wood quality, phenology and biomass production in spruce. The applicant might also work with spruce somatic embryogenesis and transformation. The project involves close interactions with bioinformaticians
Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a master or PhD degree in plant molecular biology or similar. The applicant should have experience in routine molecular biology techniques e. g. cloning, RNA isolation, RT-PCR etc. Background and experience of working with transgenic plants and tissue culture techniques is desirable. The applicant should be able to work in a team.
Form of employment: Temporary employment, The position is up to 2 years, with possibility för extension.
Starting date By agreement
www.slu.seSLU is an equal opportunity employer.
Further information:
Rishikesh P. Bhalerao
professor
• 46 90 786 8488
Ove Nilsson
professor
ove.nilsson@genfys.slu.seAcademic union representatives:
Per Hansson
SACO
• 46 90 786 8474
Hans Åkesson
ST
• 46 90 786 8342
Inga-Lis Johansson
SEKO
• 46 90 786 8240
We welcome your application marked with ref no SLU ID ua 1767/2010.
Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, S-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden or
registrator@slu.se no later than August 3, 2010
Publiceringsdatum2010-07-01Arbetstider och omfattningVisstidsanställning 6 månader eller längre
Heltid
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Så ansöker duAnge följande referens när du ansöker: SLU ID ua 1767/2010
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
registrator@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 7070
75007 UPPSALA
KontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 018-671000
Jobbnummer 687359
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