Research engineer in biogeochemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

A position as research engineer in biogeochemistry is available at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, Limnology.

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se.

The limnology program conducts research and teaching on the ecology and biogeochemistry of inland waters, from microscopic to global scale.

Project description: The work includes support and contributions to research and research studies in biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. The research engineer will initially work on a Wallenberg Scholar project on the ”Persistence and Degradation of Organic Matter”, but will also provide general support to research on aquatic microbial ecology and biogeochemistry. The duties will include laboratory work, data management, field work, and support to researchers, including MSc and PhD students, and postdocs, as well as coordination of activities in the laboratory.

Qualifications required: We are looking for a qualified person with a PhD in a relevant field with respect to biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. Expert knowledge is required in one or several of the following topics: Chemical analysis with spectroscopic (e.g., mass spectrometry, NMR, or fluorometry) or chromatographic (e.g., HPLC) methods, and methods of relevance for molecular microbial ecology (e.g., extraction of nucleic acids, PCR, analysis of microbial activity). Candidates must be able to express themselves very well in spoken as well as written English, and be able to organize and analyze big data sets. In the evaluation of candidates, we will emphasize personal qualities such as independence and teamwork skills.

Qualifications desired: Qualifications and experience in methods for both analytical chemistry and molecular biology.

Position: The position is a permanent and full time, probationary period may be applied.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 2020-01-01, or as agreed.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself, your research interests and why you want this position, 2) a short description of your education, 3) a CV and 4) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.). The application should be written in English (leave out if not relevant).

Uppsala University aims for gender balance and diversity in all activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Lars Tranvik, lars.tranvik@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 2722.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 2020-11-04. UFV-PA 2019/3513