Postdoctoral Researcher in Enzymatic Functionalization of Wood

1 month ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full time

Project Overview

The WWSC project aims to discover and characterize enzymes that can be used for tailoring and functionalization of wood polymers and wood-derived molecules. The project involves molecular biology, protein production and purification, and detailed biochemical characterization of identified enzymes. The goal is to identify glycosyl transferases (GTs) that can act on wood polymers and wood-derived molecules.

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for developing their own research ideas, driving the project, and communicating scientific results orally and in writing. The position will also involve supervision of students, instrument responsibility, and active participation in collaborative work with international partners and project coordination efforts.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD degree in biological engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related fields. Fluency in verbal and written English is mandatory. Demonstrated expertise in working with carbohydrate-active enzymes, analytical techniques for biomass characterization, and collecting and analyzing large -omics datasets is meritorious. Experience in project coordination, interdisciplinary collaborations, and supervision will also be considered.

Contract Terms

This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years. Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of .



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