2011 Postdoctoral Position – Sweden
Postdoctoral Position In Yeast Physiology And Fermentation For PhD Holder At Sweden In 2011
Job Description:
A two year post doctoral position on yeast stress during growth in industrial media is available. The project is a project on bio-based production of industrial chemicals in yeast, a collaboration between two research groups at Chalmers and three industrial partners. In this position you will work with fermentation of industrial side streams from the paper and pulping industry. Furthermore, you will investigate of the extent of toxicity and the inhibition mechanism at elevated product concentrations. The physiological impact on yeast under such growth conditions will be studied in detail. The research should lead to strategies to improve the robustness of the process, either by treating the streams enzymatically or chemically or by strain engineering.
Required Qualifications:
You should have a Ph.D. in biotechnology, bioengineering or bioscience. Applicants with experience in yeast physiology and fermentation technology will be preferred. You are expected to work independently and to be able to communicate your scientific results, both orally and written in English.
Application Procedure:
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
3. Two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses)
4. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
The application shall be sent electronically. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
The documents according to items 1-4 above shall be attached as two pdf-files.
One should contain items 1-3 in the listing of material to be included in the application The other should contain item 4 in the listing of material, and any other appendices.The files may be compressed (zipped).If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/328) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Last Date To Apply:1 February 2011
Source:http://www.chalmers.se/chem/EN/news/vacancies/positions/postdoc-in-yeast_1
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