Microbiologist with expertise in antimicrobial resistance for providing laboratory support

5 days ago

Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark DTU - Technical University of Denmark Full time

Do you want to take part in implementing and applying research within the field of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) working in a One Health context? Then this position at the Research Group for Global Capacity Building will allow you to engage in strengthening EU laboratories' capacities within phenotypic and genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.

We are seeking a dedicated microbiologist (bacteriologist) with in-depth knowledge within the field of AMR and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to join our team.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will mainly be affiliated with the EU Reference Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance (EURL-AR), which provides scientific advice in relation to the organisation, implementation and evaluation of monitoring schemes for antimicrobial resistance.

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the development of quality assured laboratory methods, and to assist in organising proficiency tests and courses within antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and whole genome sequencing (WGS) for national reference laboratories in the EU.

Your primary responsibilities are:

  • Develop science-based laboratory methods, organise and provide laboratory support and provision of proficiency tests
  • Provide support in quality assurance and documentation of accredited analyses (ISO 17025 and ISO 17043)
  • Provide reference services and confirmatory testing by broth microdilution and WGS, and support in conducting AST
  • Perform interpretation of bioinformatic results including resistance profiling and plasmid characterisation
  • Administrative tasks incl. communication with the EURL-AR network
  • Provide scientific and technical assistance to the EU Commission, EFSA and the laboratories of the EURL-AR network
  • Contribute to applied and implementation research projects incl analysis and dissemination of results.

Required qualifications:

  • At least a Master's degree within bacteriology or applied molecular microbiology or similar.
  • In-depth knowledge within microbial foodborne pathogens and AMR
  • Technical skills in standard microbiology techniques, AST using broth microdilution, and laboratory work for WGS for Enterobacterales, Campylobacter, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus.
  • Familiar with working quality assured following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and international quality and regulatory frameworks/standards that govern AMR testing in food and veterinary microbiology (ISO, EFSA, EUCAST)
  • Experience in conducting proficiency tests including coordinating tasks across teams.
  • Work independently, and can plan and carry out complex tasks, while having the ability to engage constructively in international and cross-disciplinary settings.
  • Has excellent English communication skills, oral and written

As a formal qualification, you must have a master's degree in microbiology (bacteriology) or equivalent.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Based on your qualifications you will either be employed as Research Assistant or Postdoc . Your tasks will be adjusted accordingly.

The period of employment is 2 years.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 April 2025 (23:59 Danish time) .

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

  • Application (cover letter)
  • CV incl publication list
  • Academic Diplomas (MSc)

Applications 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. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU National Food Institute prevents disease and promotes health, develops new and better food products for a growing population and creates sustainable technological solutions.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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