Postdoc in intestinal microbiology and toxic chemicals - DTU Food

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Postdoc in intestinal microbiology and toxic chemicals - DTU Food
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious postdoc with interest in the intestinal microbiota and potentially harmful chemicals from foods for a 1.5 years postdoc position. 

You will be part of our internationally renowned Research group for Gut, Microbes, and Health at DTU National Food institute. We offer a dynamic and sociable research environment with lots of exiting challenges and opportunities. The postdoctoral project is supported by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, and will involve interaction with both microbiologists, toxicologists, and chemists. 

The overall aim of the project is to obtain a better understanding of the effect of gut microbial composition and activity on the intestinal uptake and metabolism of potentially harmful chemicals such as PFOS and toxic trace metals.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be working independently with the postdoctoral project in close collaboration with our research group, as well as with other research groups at DTU National Food Institute. You will be involved in teaching of Bachelor, Master, and PhD projects in our group, and will also be expected to contribute to other tasks at the department.

We expect that you have a solid background in microbiology and chemistry, as well as experience with gut microbiome analysis. You need to be ambitious, highly motivated, capable of working independently, and have good skills within written and spoken English.

The new colleague we are seeking has ideally worked with microbial cultivation studies, sequence-based analysis of bacterial communities, and/or characterization of chemical compounds e.g. by LC-MS/MS. 

Required skills:

• Experience with next generation sequencing of bacterial communities 
• Experience with experimental microbiology
• Good knowledge of inorganic chemistry and chemical analysis 
• Capable of working independently
• Motivated by both personal and team accomplishments.

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

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 position is for 1.5 years. The period of employment begins May 1st 2024 and runs until 31st of December 2025. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Martin Steen Mortensen, DTU National Food Institute, 

https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/martin-steen-mortensen?id=35976&entity=profile

You can read more about DTU National Food Institute at www.food.dtu.dk . 

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 1 March 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.

DTU Food (The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark) 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. 

Technology for people
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 3142
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 02/08/2024, 04:25 AM
• Apply Before 03/01/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Henrik Dams Allé, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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