The Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at
the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant three year Post
Doctoral–position related to microbiology and antimicrobial resistance.
The position is part of the CORNELIA-project;
Antimicrobial Resistance in One Health Interfaces. In CORNELIA we will study
how the development and dissemination of AMR take place between bacteria that
belong to humans, animals and the environment. Our research questions are based
on the fact that wastewater, sludge and manure constitute a melting pot for
interactions between such different bacteria. These interfaces are well suited
for the selection and spread of new resistance determinants, which will be
transferred to soil and water and potentially recycled into the food chains.
The consortium will develop a scientific basis and
strategies for a potential national monitoring program for AMR in the
environment, as a parallel to the existing surveillance programs in humans,
animals, and food.
CORNELIA is funded by a research grant from the
Research Council of Norway, and is a collaborative project between NMBU,
University of Tromsø, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norwegian Institute
of Bioeconomy Research, Norwegian Institute for Water Research, Oslo University
Hospital, VEAS wastewater plant, Sustaintech AS and Blueshift AS.
The position is available from September 1, 2021 and
until the end of the project period on July 31, 2024.
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The postdoctoral fellow
will mainly work with workpackages 1 and 4 of CORNELIA: 1) Occurrence of AMR in
environmental interfaces, and 4) Address basic questions essential for
development of surveillance systems.
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She/he will, however, be a
full member of the CORNELIA team, and will also contribute to other
workpackages as these are quite integrated.
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In WP1, the main tasks will
be to design a joint sampling regime for CORNELIA, develop sampling protocols,
analyze for resistant bacteria and extract DNA.
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In WP4, the main tasks will
be to describe existing initiatives regarding environmental surveillance of
antimicrobial resistance and to suggest a framework for collection, handling,
storage and analyses of samples from aquatic and soil interfaces. This work
will be done in close collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public
Health.
Competence
The main purpose of the post-doctoral position is to
qualify for work in high-level scientific positions.
Required Academic qualifications:
PhD in environmental, medical or veterinary microbiology
The following experiences and skills will be
emphasized:
Experience in working with pathogenic bacteria
Good communicative and collaborative skills
Scientific writing
Motivation
Social skills
Ability to work both independently and in teams
You need to:
Have laboratory skills in microbiology
Master English written and orally.
Application
To apply online for this vacancy, please click on
the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's
Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have
not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Application deadline: 25.04.2021
Up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant’s part of the work is suggested.
Printed material which cannot be sent electronically
should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within 25.04.2021.
Please quote reference number 21/01860
Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to
present verified copies of diplomas and certificates.
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