Project assistant - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

We are looking for a project assistant for the department of ecology and environmental science at Umeå University. The employment is on fulltime for 12 months. The employment is expected to start on July 1st 2019, or according to agreement. The deadline for application is June 4th 2019.  

Project description
We perform research on microbial geoecology and astrobiology, where the purpose is to explore the role of microbes for plants and pollinating insects and how their presence may affect the health and survival of plants and insects under different environmental conditions such as stress and climate change. We work with different model organisms, such as cyanobacteria, nitrogen fixing prokaryotes, lichens, moss, land plants, trees and different species of pollinating insects.

Work tasks
You will be involved in different research projects on the role of the microbiome in different species of phototrophic organisms and pollinating insects. You will perform both field studies in different environments (forest, meadow, soil, agriculture etc) as well as different types of analyses in microbiology, molecular biology and bioinformatics.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a bachelor or a masters degree in biology, preferably in plant biology, insect biology and microbial ecology, or similar to these. It is considered a merit if you  have some experience from working with phototrophic organisms (e.g. moss or plants in forests) and with microbial and molecular biological techniques and bioinformatics. Good oral and writing skills in English are essential qualifications. The successful candidate is expected to be creative, take initiative, have good social skills and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team. Since many of our projects are performed in collaboration with other research groups or with the industry, it is a benefit if you have the ability to work interdisciplinary. It is appreciated if you have interest in outreach activities and citizen science.

Application
You apply through our recruitment system Varbi/MyNetwork. The application, in Swedish or English, should include:

·         A personal cover letter describing your research interests and ideas (maximum one page)

·         CV

·         Copy of graduate transcripts and certificates

·         Names and contact details of three references

Contact
For additional information about this position, please contact Associate Professor, Natuschka Lee: natuschka.lee@umu.se

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science carries out research and postgraduate education in ecology, environmental science and physical geography. The department has about 120 employees. For more information, visit: www.emg.umu.se.