The SDU Institute of Green Technology (IGT), Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 1-year post doc position (with extension option for additional 2.5 years) in algae synthetic biology. The position is funded by a Danish funding source to investigate and engineer algal metabolism with innovative synthetic biology approaches.
The research environment
The Algae Synthetic Biology lab, headed by Assistant Prof. Michele Fabris, focuses on the investigation and characterization of the microalgae metabolism and genetics, and on the translation of this fundamental knowledge into the development of strain engineering strategies aimed at the production of bioactive compounds of commercial interests.
The Algae Synthetic Biology Lab is part of the Biotechnology section, a multidisciplinary research division within IGT dedicated to developing innovative, sustainable solutions from biological systems to provide food, feed, chemicals, and renewable energy. The Biotechnology section is distinguished by collaborative, international and interdisciplinary research and hosts world class super resolution microscopy facilities and expertise, with direct access to SDU’s cutting-edge flow cytometry and metabolomics facilities.
The project
The position will be part of an exciting project aimed at elucidating and engineering aspects of isoprenoid metabolism in photosynthetic diatoms to answer fundamental impactful research questions, and to develop engineered strain to produce high-value isoprenoid-derived molecules. The project involves international collaborations and will employ innovative approaches for gene discovery, multi-gene DNA construct assembly through automation, high-throughput transformation and screening, single cell biology and super-resolution microscopy.
The position
You will carry out innovative and high-impact research in which you will develop and employ synthetic biology approaches to identify and characterize the genetic basis of isoprenoid metabolism in diatoms. You will apply this knowledge to manipulate pathway regulators, and ultimately engineer novel diatom strains with new metabolic functions. You will be involved in graduate and undergraduate student guidance and international collaborations.
The successful applicant for the post doc position will have:
- PhD in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in plant or micro-eukaryotes molecular biology, metabolic engineering, or synthetic biology
- Demonstrated experience in multi-gene DNA constructs design and assembly
- Familiarity with analytical chemistry techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Capacity to work as part of a team and foster collaboration
- Demonstrated capacity to independently plan and conduct scientific research
Desired skills but not essential
- Bioinformatics skills (e.g. RNA seq data analysis)
- Experience with CRISPR-Cas9 and related applications
- Experience in guiding and supervising students
Deadline for application: 1/8/2021
For further information: contact Assistant Professor Michele Fabris, phone: +45 65508306, e-mail: mif@igt.sdu.dk.
If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.
Conditions of employment
Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level. Employment as a postdoc is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period.
Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree. The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.
The application must be in English and must include:
- Motivated application Detailed Curriculum Vitae Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD) List of publications indicating the publications attached Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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Deadline 2021-Aug-01
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