Postdoc in Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoc in Microbiology: The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in Microbiology at the Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The position will start on 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. This role will involve interdisciplinary research focusing on the interaction between microorganisms and environmental surfaces, with a particular focus on the spread of antibiotic resistance genes.

Designation

Postdoctoral Fellow

Research area

Microbiology, with overlaps in Molecular Geobiology and Geomicrobiology & Sediment Biogeochemistry.

Location

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

• GLOBE Institute, Department of Geogenetics, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
• Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Section of Geology, Faculty of Natural Sciences

Authorization/Qualification

• Promotion in Microbiology or related fields such as microbial ecology or biogeochemistry.
• Experience with microbial cultivation methods and bacteria-surface interactions.
• Knowledge of molecular biology, including gene transfer experiments.
• Competent in fluorescence microscopy and staining techniques.
• Interest in natural environments, especially the plastisphere.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills and ability to work in a team.

Job description

• Conduct experiments on biofilm formation on different surfaces, focusing on surfaces in aquatic environments such as plastic, wood and glass.
• Conduct horizontal gene transfer experiments and culture microorganisms.
• Use classical microbiological approaches alongside optical and fluorescent microscopy and spectroscopic techniques.
• Communicate research results effectively, both independently and in a team.

Application

Submit the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated application letter (max. one page).
2. CV including education, professional/research experience, language skills and other relevant skills.
3. Certified copies of your PhD and Master of Science certificates (or a statement from your PhD supervisor if not yet completed).
4. List of publications.

Applications must be submitted online in English via the University of Copenhagen’s application portal.

Deadline for application

August 23, 2024, 23:59 CET

For further questions please contact:

• Karina Krarup Sand at kks@sund.ku.dk
• Nicole Posth at nrep@ign.ku.dk

For further details on the recruitment process please visit: University of Copenhagen recruitment process

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