Research assistant in molecular environmental analyses - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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.

Project description: The project aims to study viruses in wastewater and other environmental samples.

Duties: Process wastewater and other environmental samples for quantification of various viruses. Analyse and validate the results. Organise processing of samples and other processes in the laboratory.

Qualifications required: Master's degree or equivalent in microbiology, virology, molecular biology or in a relevant field. Candidates must be able to express themselves fluently in spoken as well as written English. We place great emphasis on personal suitability such as the ability to cooperate.

Qualifications desired: Doctoral degree in a research area of relevance and previous experience of working with viruses in wastewater, coronaviruses and qPCR are desired.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Position: The position is a temporary position until 201231.

Scope of employment: 100%.

For further information about the position please contact: Researcher, Anna Székely, anna.szekely@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 27 98.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself and why you want this position, 3) a CV including publication list and 4) the name and contact information to at least one reference person (e-mail address and phone no.).

You are welcome to submit your application no later than September, 10, 2020, UFV-PA 2020/2997.

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