Senior Research Engineer
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
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We are advertising a position for a Senior Research Engineer to join our team in the field of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. You will be working in a stimulating environment of the Systems and Synthetic Biology Division pursuing your own independent research in an interdisciplinary and international environment, applying and developing new synthetic biology tools for drug screening, discovery and production.
The Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology at the Chalmers University of Technology is one of the world leading research groups in systems and synthetic biology. Our research interests involve a wide range of activities from understanding the fundamental operational principles of metabolism and studies of metabolic diseases, to highly applied research directed towards development of new cell factories.
Job description
The position is in the field of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. You will be using cutting edge synthetic biology techniques to engineer yeast towards a next generation drug discovery platform. Major responsibilites include the development of novel synthetic biology tools and conducting of high throughput screens. Your work involves independently designing and conducting new research projects, and communicating your results within an international and multidisciplinary research environment. In addition you might act as supervisor for post-doctoral students, PhD students working in related projects in the group.
Contract terms
Permanent employment
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you should have a PhD degree in a biological field with a strong background in yeast genetic and metabolic engineering. Extensive postdoctoral experience (minimum 4 years) is required including research in yeast synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and drug discovery and production in a microbial context. You must have strong skills in metabolic engineering, molecular biology, flowcytometry, development of intracellular biosensors for drug discovery applications, HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS. You should also have some experience with CRISPR technologies, error prone PCR and fermentation.
You must have good oral and written communication skills in English, and be capable in independently writing scientific papers and grant applications.
We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Name, Ref 20230189 and be attached as PDF files, as below:
CV
Personal letter
Other documents (optional):
• Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview.
Please use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form.
Application deadline: 2023-04-04
For questions, please contact:
HR Partner, Jennie Strömstedt
Email:
jennie.stromstedt@chalmers.se• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 7573046
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