Postdoctoral Researcher on Cellular Production of Food Macronutrients through Systems Biology
Postdoctoral Researcher on Cellular Production of Food Macronutrients through Systems Biology
KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
Solna, Sweden
Job description
The current environmental footprint for the production of important macronutrients such as proteins or lipids motivates the development of radical and innovative food production systems. Synthetic and molecular biology are emerging as fundamental tools to engineer microorganisms as cell factories for the production of a wide range of bioproducts, including food ingredients. We have been using microorganisms throughout millennia to produce important food products such as cheese, yoghurt, or beer. In this sense, we are currently in a second domestication era where we have the genetic engineering tools to modify the metabolic pathways of industrial microorganisms towards desired food macronutrients. In this project we aim to create a proof of concept for the production of food ingredients from agricultural waste streams through microbial engineering and precision fermentation.
The duties of the postdoc include:
- Conduct innovative research within the scope of microbial protein production as part of KTH FOOD
- Publication of research papers in high-quality journals, including leading perspective articles on cellular production of food macronutrients through systems biology
- Present research at conferences and meetings
- Carry out collaborations with a team of other postdocs and faculty at KTH FOOD as well as within relevant networks both nationally and internationally
- Initiate, and participate in funding applications to relevant calls, nationally and internationally.
Qualifications
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree within a relevant topic area, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (with some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
- Demonstrated scientific skills and practical experience in molecular biology techniques such as recombinant protein production or biophysical protein characterisation methods.
- Demonstrated scientific excellence in the form of publication in research journals.
- Great ability to collaborate within a research team.
- Excellent communication skills in scientific English, both oral and written since this is needed in your daily work.
- As a person, you must show independence in planning your work after discussion with the supervisor and the ability to cooperate with all researchers in the project.
Preferred qualifications
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
- Multidisciplinary background and interests Research leadership Both scientific skills and pedagogical ability High motivation for collaborative research processes
- Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a special focus on gender equality
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