9 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)- Research Field
Physics- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Netherlands- Application Deadline
29 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
In food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications various organisms are used to produce metabolites, proteins or biomass. The organisms used for it are carefully chosen and many strains have been developed by decades of strain improvement. Such improvements are often based on so called laboratory or experimental evolution. In addition to the applied aspect of such evolved strains, their characterization has allowed to unravel many fundamental biological questions on the evolution, physiology and genetics of various organisms.
We have recently developed a technology for experimental evolution that differs from existing systems. Within this project the method will be improved and automated, and a diverse set of organisms will be evolved and characterized in depth. This includes the evolution of food and pharma related microorganisms and eukaryotic cells, including microbial communities and host-phage co-evolution.
Your duties
- design and carry out experiments with state of the art analysis in the field of molecular microbiology, omics technologies, systems biology and bioinformatics
- data analysis and interpretation
- give scientific presentations internally and at scientific meetings
- data analysis and interpretation
- writing scientific publications
- supervising bachelor, master and PhD students
- project management and coordination including contact with external parties
- teaching students
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- PhD degree specializing in (molecular) microbiology, biotechnology, evolutionary biology, biochemistry, bio(physics), systems biology or related
- 4 years of experience in a microbiological or biochemical laboratory
- affinity with the engineering of devices is a plus
- excellent planning, analytical and writing skills
- excellent team worker
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
Additional Information
Benefits
A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
- a salary of minimum € 3.226,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.090,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Researcher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
- a position for at least 0.8 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 2 year.
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
- space for personal development
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
Additional comments
Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application. For questions please contact Dr Herwig Bachmann at [email protected]
Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
- Website for additional job details
https://www.academictransfer.com/338835/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Amsterdam
- Postal Code
- 1081HZ
- Street
- De Boelelaan 1108
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338835/postdoc-experimental-evolution/apply…
Contact
- City
Amsterdam- Website
http://www.vu.nl/- Street
De Boelelaan 1105- Postal Code
1081 HV
STATUS: EXPIRED
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