Postdoctoral Position in Microbiology: Join the Department of Food Science, Section of Microbiology, Gut Health, and Fermentation at the University of Copenhagen for a 2-year postdoc position aimed at understanding and utilizing the potential of multispecies bacterial communities to enhance plant protection and improve crop resilience. This fellowship offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture and food protection.
Postdoctoral Position in Microbiology: Exploring Multispecies Bacterial Communities for Plant Protection
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Multispecies Bacterial Communities, Plant Protection, Crop Resilience, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Protection
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent degree in biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, molecular biology, or microbiology.
- Strong experience with cultivation and analysis of bacterial communities, in vitro biofilm models, confocal microscopy analysis of bacterial communities, genetic engineering of bacteria, and fluorescence-based reporter systems.
- Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) and Multiplex PCR experience.
- Bioinformatic analyses of bacterial genomes and meta-genomes proficiency.
- Experience with evolution experiments and flow cytometry is a benefit.
- Proficiency in data analysis in R and/or Python.
- Good interpersonal skills, and experience with collaborative work in larger international teams.
- Excellent English writing and speaking abilities.
Job Description:
As a postdoc, the successful candidate will lead efforts to design and optimize multispecies bacterial communities for enhanced bioprotection against plant pathogens. This includes constructing and screening bacterial communities from UCPH-FOOD’s BioBank and plant isolates, validating their effectiveness in preventing soft rot, fine-tuning species ratios and environmental conditions for stable protection, and introducing new strains to enhance bioprotective effects through experimental evolution. Additionally, using metagenomics to assess the impact on native potato microbiomes will be a key responsibility. The role also includes teaching and supervising student projects and may involve performing other duties in the research group.
How to Apply:
The application should be in English and must be submitted electronically by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button on the job portal website (link provided in the post). Please include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (MSc and PhD degrees or equivalent)
- Motivation/Research statement – description of previous/current research, research ambitions, and how it relates to the advertised position
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
- Up to 3 reference letters
Last Date for Apply: 20 October 2024, 23:59 GMT +2
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