At the Department of Systems Biology a postdoc position is available on a collaborative project on tracing and control of pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus in the food (dairy) industry. The project focuses on physiology and genetics of these pathogens in mixed bacterial communities with commensals from the processing environments. The project is funded by The strategic research council and is a collaboration with University of Sao Paulo. The position is part of the Research group for Bacterial Ecophysiology and Biotechnology led by Professor Lone Gram.
Responsibilities and tasks
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for work on mixed communities and addressing the influence of commensals on persistence, resistance and virulence related aspects of the two target pathogens. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to contribute to teaching and supervision of student projects in the research group.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. The candidate should have experience with food-borne pathogens, molecular microbiology and should have demonstrated ability to generate science, ideas and publications. Applicants with experience in both molecular and classic bacteriology will be preferred
You are self-motivated, open-minded, applied goal-oriented, hardworking and have great social competencies including a good sense of humor.
We offer
Department of Systems Biology is an international and dynamic environment focusing on research and education in fundamental biological areas (cellular processes, synthetic biology, evolution and biological diversity) and related industrial relevant processes (fermentation, modelling). We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The period of employment is 2½-3 years and the appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Lone Gram, +45 4525 2586.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 1 August 2013. Apply online at www.career.dtu.dk.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online,” fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
Application (cover letter)
CV
Diploma
List of publications
Reference
Motivational letter stating your objectives and ideas within the research area
Letters of recommendation from senior scientists
Any material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe who benchmarks with the best universities in the world and the department of Systems Biology represents a large concentration of academic biotechnological research in Denmark, including, bioinformatics, systems biology, protein and enzyme chemistry, food biochemistry, molecular biology, fermentation technology, physiology and genetics of industrial microorganisms and medical microbiology. The department hosts around 47 senior and 60 junior faculty members and post-doctoral fellows, 98 PhD students and 80 technical/administrative personnel. In addition to bachelor, master and PhD education, collaborative research and innovation together with national and international universities and industries is given high priority at the department.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, inno- vation and public service. Our staff of 5,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 9,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.