Postdoctoral Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden Umeå University Full time

At Umeå University, we are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher to join our research group. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying species that promote or inhibit the growth of other species by monitoring bacterial growth, and using proteomics, metabolomics and traditional molecular biology approaches to identify the mechanisms behind some of these interactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology
  • Monitor bacterial growth and identify species that promote or inhibit the growth of other species
  • Use proteomics, metabolomics and traditional molecular biology approaches to identify mechanisms behind interactions
  • Study interactions in the context of a microbial community

Qualifications

  • PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field
  • Experience with cultivating and monitoring bacterial growth in anaerobic conditions
  • Experience with proteomics, from sample preparation to data analysis
  • Experience with biochemistry/molecular biology techniques (e.g., bacterial culture, cloning)
  • Good oral and written proficiency in English

Meriting criteria

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Good communication skills to present research
  • Ability to cooperate with the research group

Working Conditions

  • Full-time position
  • Fixed-term employment


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