Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Metabolic Engineering, Sweden for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  02-Aug-2024
  •   Sweden
  • $$  Full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years

Lund University is pleased to announce the Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Metabolic Engineering for the academic year 2024-2025.

To be eligible for the postdoctoral position in microbial metabolic engineering at Lund University, applicants must hold a PhD or an international equivalent in a relevant field, such as applied microbiology or biotechnology. They should have experience in strain development of yeasts and/or bacteria using molecular biology.Established in 1666, Lund University is one of Scandinavia’s oldest and most prestigious universities, consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions. Located in Lund, Sweden, it serves around 47,000 students and employs over 8,800 staff members. The university is renowned for its comprehensive range of programs and interdisciplinary research spanning technical, natural, and social sciences.

Lunds Universitet Information

Lunds Universitet Grants

Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Metabolic Engineering, Sweden for Fellowship Founded in 1666, Lunds Universitet (Lund University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lund (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Skane County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Malmo, Helsingborg, Ljungbyhed. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Lunds Universitet (LU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Lunds Universitet (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 353 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in microbial metabolic engineering
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Hold a PhD or an international degree equivalent to a PhD within the subject of the position.
  • Experience in strain development of yeasts and/or bacteria using molecular biology.
  • Additional qualifications include experience in:
    1. Genetic engineering of nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
    2. Metabolic engineering of microbial nitrogen metabolism.
    3. Microbial production of nitrogenous chemicals.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • PhD degree in applied microbiology or biotechnology, or similar discipline.

Offered Benefits

Lund University is a public authority which means employees receive particular benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via the University’s recruitment system and include:

  • CV
  • Personal letter justifying interest in the position and how it matches qualifications
  • Degree certificate or equivalent
  • Any other relevant documents (e.g., copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation)
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