Post-Doctoral Researcher in Microbial Communication: The InnoRenew CoE is searching for a highly motivated and well-qualified post-doctoral researcher to join the ERC project “Bioinspired living skin for architecture” (ARCHI-SKIN).
Designation:
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Microbial Communication
| Research Area | Microbial communication within biofilms incorporating fungi, algae, and bacteria |
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| Location | InnoRenew CoE, Livade 6a, 6310 Izola, Slovenia |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, synthetic biology, environmental engineering, or related fields |
Job Description:
The primary goal of this position is to design and study microbial biofilms that incorporate fungi, algae, and bacteria, focusing on understanding the interactions and communication within these multispecies communities. Key tasks include:
- Cultivating and maintaining multispecies co-cultures of fungi, algae, and bacteria
- Employing advanced microscopy and analytical techniques to observe and analyze biofilm structure and function
- Detecting and analyzing quorum sensing and quorum quenching
- Exploring symbiotic relationships and metabolic exchanges within these biofilms.
- The successful candidate should have practical experience with multispecies co-cultures, particularly involving fungi, algae, and bacteria, as well as proficiency in microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, molecular biology, and cultivating and maintaining algae and fungi in laboratory conditions, including their integration into mixed-species biofilms.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file containing the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter for this post-doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
- Summary (track record) of previous research experience (Ph.D. thesis, published journal papers, conference contributions)
- Certified copy of Ph.D. degree certificate and official transcript of records, and their translations, if the originals are not in English
- Contact information for two referees
All materials should be in English and submitted no later than 30 November 2024. Please insert “Post-doc microbial communication” in the subject line of your email and submit your application to coe@innorenew.eu
Last Date for Apply: 30 November 2024
