Postdoc position in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology

5 months ago


Gothenburg, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full time


We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to join our group of researchers working on cell factory design of both baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and non-conventional yeast species. The yeast strains are intended for various applications including bioproduction of chemicals, food ingredients and innovative materials.

Information about the project
The scope of this two-year postdoc project is to design and create novel, 3D printed materials containing live yeast cells. You will use sophisticated genetic engineering tools to 1) improve inherent yeast properties, and 2) provide the yeast with completely new properties such as environmental responsiveness, metabolite production and ability to form volumetric material constructs. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with material chemists and architects that are experts on formulation, production and testing of sustainable, nature-based materials as well as 3D printing.

Information about the department
At the , we conduct research, innovation and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. Our topics cover both basic and applied aspects of life sciences in the areas of systems biology, chemical biology, industrial biotechnology and food and nutrition science. We develop and apply cutting edge experimental and computational technologies. Our researchers are discovering how biomolecules, living cells and the whole organisms' function and respond to the environment. Based on that knowledge, we engineer biological systems to produce foods, drugs and chemicals in an innovative and sustainable way. We also use this knowledge to pioneer new methods for prevention, diagnostic and treatment of human diseases, often in close collaboration with complementary competences from society, industry and academia. Our most important contribution to the society is the new generations of young scientists trained to be future leaders. Altogether, our department is a home to life sciences, where innovative ideas and creative people grow.

The postdoc position is placed at the , which is highly international and counts ~ 40 members. Research activities at the division focus on utilization of renewable raw materials for a sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. Our portfolio of research project spans from fundamental research to technology development and lab-scale applications, and includes fermentation technology, metabolic engineering and enzyme discovery. We have an extensive instrument platform for analytics, molecular biology, fermentation and protein production and purification, which is fully available for the project. In addition, core facilities with advanced equipment are available within both the Department and at the University campus.



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