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Postdoc in antimicrobial resistance and molecular microbiology - DTU Food
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious threats to human health. A multitude of different antimicrobial resistance genes can cause resistance, but they are not equally distributed across all different bacterial species or reservoirs. Most resistance genes are enzymes that are heavily influenced by different environmental conditions. However, when testing the resistance phenotype this is normally done under very standardized conditions, not always mimicking the natural conditions. 

We are seeking a candidate for a vacant postdoc position in microbiology with a focus on testing bacterial susceptibility and the specific activity of selected relevant antimicrobial resistance genes under different environmental conditions. This will include phenotypic susceptibility testing, cloning of resistance genes and purification and testing of the resistance proteins. 

The postdoc will be affiliated with the Genomic Epidemiology Research Group at the National Food Institute, which primary task is to conduct targeted research with the aim of predicting and preventing infectious diseases in humans and animals, and supporting global detection, surveillance and control. The research group combines expertise in conventional and molecular microbiology with epidemiology and bioinformatics.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• Your main responsibility will be to conduct laboratory experiment where you will be testing bacterial strains under different environmental conditions.
• You will construct iso-genic strains with different resistance genes and test the effect of changes in environmental conditions.
• You will purify resistance proteins and test their activity.
• You will conduct competition experiments of the tested strains.
• With assistant from other group members, you will analyse the output, draw conclusions and present the outputs. 
• You will communicate research results by presenting data at project meetings and international conferences and write reports and manuscripts for publication.
• You will engage in the general work carried out by the research group, including discussions and planning of strategies and projects, drafting research grant proposals, etc.
• If your interest lies here and time allows, you will also supervise students and contribute to the group’s teaching activities.
• Daily work will be in close collaboration with other researchers in the Genomic Epidemiology group and national and international partners.

Skills: 

• Experience in general microbiology and specifically bacterial cultures. 
• Experience in molecular biology including PCRs and cloning. 
• Experience in protein extractions. 
• Experience in microbiological data analyses and presentations. 

Essential:

• Should have experience in working in microbiology laboratories.
• Should have experience with microbiological data analyses and presentation. 

Desirable:

• Experience with cloning.
• Experience with purification and testing of enzymes.
• Experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a PhD degree within one of the following areas: Microbiology, Biochemistry or similar. 
• Has documented experience with working in microbial laboratories.
• Preferably, has experience with antimicrobial resistance and is familiar with cloning, enzymes and competition experiments.
• Is able to work independently and able to plan and carry out complex tasks, while having the ability to engage constructively in a large, international and cross-disciplinary research group. 
• Has good English communication skills, oral and written.
• Is ambitious and has a strong drive for obtaining high-quality results.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years and starting date is according to mutual agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Research Group, Professor Frank M. Aarestrup, [email protected].

You can read more about the Genomic Epidemiology Research Group at http://www.food.dtu.dk/english/Research/Genomic-Epidemiology

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The National Food Institute (DTU Food) works within six technical focus areas: Biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, food safety, food technology and environment & human health. Activities cover a wide range of food products throughout the entire food chain from farm to table, comprising both research activities and research-based consulting and teaching. Read more at  www.food.dtu

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2997
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 01/12/2024, 03:09 AM
• Apply Before 02/02/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Henrik Dams Allé, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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