Research engineer

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 ecosystem studies. Learn more at www.ieg.uu.se.

Researchers and students at the department conduct experimental studies in the field and in the lab, and we are currently seeking a temporary research engineer for the department's shared molecular lab.

Project description
In our molecular lab, researchers and students perform extractions of DNA and RNA from various organism groups. This is followed by quality and quantity control, PCR, and other molecular characterization methods before the samples are sent for sequencing.

Duties
As a substitute research engineer, you will support the research staff by handling purchases, replenishing consumables, and contributing to organizing the activities. You will assist in risk analysis and documentation, introduce new colleagues and students to our procedures, and contribute to organizing and streamlining the handling of materials and storage of samples. You will participate in and take responsibility for joint meetings for the laboratory staff and are expected to be able to organize and lead meetings. In the molecular laboratory, you will work with two experienced colleagues who will also introduce you to the tasks.

Qualifications required
A master's degree in biology and experience in independent work in a molecular lab with the methods listed in the project description.

We attach great importance to personal qualities such as the ability to organize and plan your work. The candidates must be able to express themselves very good in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired
Previous experience in supervising and supporting colleagues in molecular laboratory work is highly desirable. A doctoral degree in ecology and genetics or a relevant related field is also advantageous. It is desirable if the candidate is also fluent in spoken and written Swedish.

About the employment
The employment concerns a substitute position for 4 months. The scope is 100%. Start date is 2024-08-01 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact
Associate Professor Anna Rosling, anna.rosling@ebc.uu.se.

Application instructions
The application should include 1) a letter describing yourself and why you want the position (max 1 A4 page), 2) your CV, including a brief description of your education, 3) a copy of your university degree, 4) names and contact information for at least two referees (email address and phone number). The application can be written in Swedish or English.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 27 June 2024. UFV-PA 2024/2221.