Post-doctoral Position in Environmental Microbiology

Post-doctoral Position in Environmental Microbiology

EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland

Your mission:

The Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (EML) studies microbial processes in the subsurface with a focus on contaminant transformations and the nitrogen cycle. The research performed at EML aims at understanding fundamental microbial and abiotic processes and at providing science-based solutions to environmental challenges including aquifer contamination, nuclear waste disposal, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• investigate the biological controls on anaerobic microbial arsenic methylation;
• use microfluidic devices and batch experiments;
• use biosensors to quantify the response of E. coli cells to active arsenic methylation;
• participate in general laboratory tasks;
• perform first-class scientific research;
• write publications;
• attend and present at international conferences.

Your profile:

• Educational and research background in microbiology;
• Some experience with microfluidics and/or analytical chemistry in an asset;
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, some experience with at least one programming language;
• language: fluent English;
• self-motivation, scientific curiosity, critical thinking and rigor in experiment work;
• good communication skills and ability to work as part of an international team;
• enthusiasm, willingness to learn, good organizational skills.

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