Innovative Microbial Bioprotection Specialist

7 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time
Company Overview

The Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position in microbial community interactions. Our research project, 'BIOBARRIER : Bacterial Communities to Reduce Plant Food Loss,' is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Job Description

We seek a highly motivated and experienced researcher to design and optimize multispecies bacterial communities for enhanced bioprotection against plant pathogens. The successful candidate will lead efforts to curate a biobank of isolates from bacterial communities endogenous to plants, leveraging knowledge of symbiotic and ecological interactions between hosts and microbes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Designing and performing independent research in multispecies interactions;
  • Applying evolutionary and ecological principles to designing multispecies communities for bioprotection;
  • Integrating knowledge from food microbiology and traditional food practices to develop innovative bacterial communities;
  • Collaborating with researchers and laboratory staff on ongoing projects.
Salary

The estimated salary for this position is approximately $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree in biology, evolutionary ecology, or microbiology. Strong theoretical foundation in host-microbe interactions, social evolution, and microbial ecology is essential. Experience with cultivation and analysis of bacterial communities, bioinformatic analyses of bacterial genomes, and data analysis in R- and/or Python is also required.

Benefits

The University of Copenhagen offers a stimulating working environment with opportunities for professional development and networking. We provide access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

Others

The employment is a full-time and fixed-term position for 2 years. The place of employment is at the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen.



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