Post-doctoral position (two years) in marine microbial ecology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher in marine microbiology that will investigate prokaryotic maintenance metabolism at Arctic conditions. Applied methods include electron microscopy, omics, respiration measurements, statistical analysis of data and authorship of scientific articles. It is a full-time position limited to 2 years. Start date is January 1st, 2023. Application deadline is November 15th, 2022.

Task assignment
The holder will participate in a research project to investigate prokaryotic maintenance respiration and associated activities. The results shall be scientifically evaluated and published in peer-reviewed journals. Tasks include analysing marine samples for prokaryotic morphology and formation of outer membrane vesicles by applying electron microscopy. Metagenomic and transcriptomic analyses will target evidence for maintenance activities and associated respiration. Measurements related to cold adaptation and osmoregulation are planned. The measurements will be quality assured and subject to statistical analysis. Manuscripts for peer-review international scientific journals will be composed.

Qualifications
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, the postdoctoral fellow is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirements must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the appointment decision.

To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organizations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area. Postdoctoral fellows who are to teach or supervise must have taken relevant courses in teaching and learning in higher education.

A philosophy doctorate degree in microbiology is required.

Experience of electron microscopy, prokaryotic omics analyses, bioinformatics and polar research is meritorious. Knowledge of epifluorescence microscopy using image analysis, isotope techniques for in situ growth rates and sensor-based respiration measurements is advantageous. The applicant should be well acquainted with statistical software (e.g., SPSS) and ANOVA analysis.

Application
The application shall be written in English (preferably) or Swedish and include the documents below:

• Cover letter presenting yourself with a motivation to apply for the position
• Curriculum vitae (CV) with contact information
• Publication list
• Verified copy of doctoral degree certificate or documentation that clarifies when the degree of doctor is expected to be obtained
• Copies of relevant diplomas and any certificates according to competence requirements
• Name and contact information on two reference persons for your academic merits

You apply in our recruitment system Varbi. Documents sent electronically must be in Word or PDF format. Log in and apply using the button at the bottom of the page. The application deadline is November 15th, 2022.

Further information is given by Professor Johan Wikner, phone. +46907867980, e-mail johan.wikner@umu.se

The Department of Ecology and Environment Sciences at Umeå University performs research and postgraduate education in ecology, environmental science, and physical geography. The department has 150 employees. For more information, visit https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-ecology-and-environmental-science/.