Post-Doctoral Fellow in Microbial Ecology: Lund University, a renowned institution, seeks a dynamic and innovative Post-Doctoral Fellow to join their vibrant and interdisciplinary research community. The position offers a unique opportunity to delve into the field of plant-fungal interactions and fungal decision-making at the hyphal scale. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research in microbial ecology, particularly focusing on the study of micro-scale processes in mycorrhizal interactions.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Microbial Ecology
Research Area: Microbial Ecology, Fungal Ecology, Mycorrhizal Ecology, Plant-Fungal Interactions, Micro-scale Processes
Location: Lund University, Skåne län, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A PhD or an international degree equivalent to a PhD in a relevant subject completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision
- Documented ability to develop and conduct high-quality research
- Experience in working under sterile conditions with microbiological samples
- Proficiency in English (written and oral)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience in culturing laboratory strains of fungi, working with mycorrhizal fungi, and advanced microscopy and image analysis using ImageJ
- Basic experience or familiarity with coding languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R is preferred. Any foundational coding knowledge will be considered beneficial
Job Description:
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be primarily engaged in designing, setting up, and running laboratory experiments to study micro-scale processes in mycorrhizal interactions. Responsibilities will include maintaining fungal cultures, developing ecological theory around fungal behavior, executing experiments using microfluidic chip setups, microscopy and image analysis of fungal growth, scientific writing, and attending and presenting at relevant conferences. Additionally, there is an opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to submit a compiled PDF-file including:
- Résumé/CV, including a list of publications
- A personal letter detailing their interest in the position, a description of past research, and outlook on future research interests
- Contact information for at least two references
- Copy of a publication demonstrating scientific writing
- Copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other relevant certificates/grades
Last Date for Apply: 20.Aug.2024 11:59 PM CEST
For further details and inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Edwinsson, HR Administrator, +46462220285, jessica.edwinsson@biol.lu.se
Kristin Aleklett Kadish, Researcher, +46736280448, kristin.aleklett_kadish@biol.lu.se
