Postdoc in Droplet Microfluidics for Microbial Consortia Screening

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research Field

Technology » Biotechnology
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Biological sciences » Other
Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

5 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

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
Job description

We now offer a Postdoctoral position in Droplet Microfluidics for microbial cell factory screening centered on the development of droplet microfluidic high throughput screening and related droplet assays for yeast, cyanobacteria and microbial consortia at KTH Nanobiotechnology at the Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab). The research group focuses on droplet microfluidics, biosustainability and high-throughput screening. The Biomicrofluidics group at KTH, together with academic collaborators at KTH and Chalmers partners aims to realize novel microbial cell factory consortia for the biosustainable production of fats to replace unsustainable palm oil production. Key to this research project is the development of a droplet microfluidic screening assays for cyanobacteria, yeast and microbial consortia.

The Postdoctoral Scientistwill develop, test and employ novel droplet microfluidic screening assays and instrumentation with key academic partners, in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Postdoctoral Scientistwill primarily work at SciLifeLab Stockholm.

The successful candidate will work at the interface between microfluidics, microbiology, and high throughput screening, including:

• development and testing of droplet microfluidic devices
• development assays for microbial screening
• droplet microfluidics based screening of yeast and cyanobacteria
• microbiological and molecular biological laboratory work

• support innovation and ideas for grant proposals
What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• An interdisciplinary and applied project in close collaboration with researchers from Karolinska Institutet and pharmaceutical industry partners.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree within a subject relevant to the position, e.g. Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cell and molecular biology, Microbiology, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering or Microfluidics. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Research experience in applied microfluidics, life science instrumentation, metabolic engineering, microbiology or related fields.
• The ability to express yourself very well in English, spoken and written, as this will be required in day-to-day work
• You are self-motivated with a strong ability to take initiative and run projects
• You have a history of respectful and professional behavior and attitudes in a collaborative environment.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience of microfluidics development
• Experience with yeast and/or cyanobacteria cell culture
• Experience with assay development and screening
• It's commendable if you have acquired teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

As a person, you have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and like to take responsibility.You have strong collaboration skills including the ability to lead and to support research.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage .

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.

Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

The position may include security-sensitive activities. To become authorized, you therefore need to pass a possible security check.

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly payment
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Solna
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: C-2024-0174
Contact:

Håkan Jönsson, [email protected]

Published: 2024-02-06
Last application date: 2024-03-05

Requirements

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Biological sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

Postal Code

11428

Street

Brinellvägen 8

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2024/postdoc…

Contact

City

Stockholm

Website

http://www.kth.se

Postal Code

11428

STATUS: EXPIRED