Postdoc position in Microbiology

at  KU SCIENCE FOOD og NEXS

The Department of Food Science, Section of Microbiology, Gut Health, and Fermentation, invites applicants for a 2-year postdoc position in microbial community interactions. The fellowship will explore innovative approaches to reducing plant loss by using bacterial communities to enhance product longevity.
The PhD position is part of a research project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation: ‘ BIOBARRIER : Bacterial Communities to Reduce Plant Food Loss.’
https://researchleaderprogramme.com/recipients/henriette-lyng-roder/
The position is to be filled 15 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with the following key qualifications:

• 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 and confocal microscopy analysis of bacterial communities, genetic engineering of bacteria and fluorescence-based reporter systems,

Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) and Multiplex PCR

• Experience with bioinformatic analyses of bacterial genomes and meta-genomes
• Experience with evolution experiments and flow cytometry is a benefit
• Experience with doing data analysis in R- and/or Python.
• Good interpersonal skills, and experience with collaborative work in larger international teams.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent English writing and speaking abilities.

As a postdoc in our group, you are expected to:

• Design and perform independent research in multispecies interactions.
• Collaborate with other researchers and laboratory staff on ongoing projects.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and procedures.
• Present research findings at internal meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
• Stay updated with relevant scientific literature and advancements in the field.