- JOB
- Poland
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Poznan University of Technology
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PHD Positions
- Country
- Poland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The project "Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites from methane with genetically engineered methanotrophs (C1-BIOREF)" (PI: Mateusz Łężyk) is financed by the National Science Centre (NCN, Poland) under 2023/50/E/ST8/00556 grant agreement.
The general aim of the project is to establish bioconversion process of selected methane feedstocks (such as biogas from landfills or anaerobic digesters) into biochemicals by genetically modified methanotrophs, reveal the molecular mechanisms determining the yield of bioproducts and to investigate the possibility of improving the selected aspects of the fermentation process.
For further information please check: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2023-06-15-…
We are looking for a PhD candidate, interested in applying molecular biology, genetical engineering and microbiology for development of novel methanotrophic bacteria and environmentally-friendly processes to produce bio-materials.
Your tasks will be to:
Develop tools for metabolic engineering of methanotrophic bacteria
Generate novel strains of metanotrophic bacteria
Characterize methanotrophs and ferment the gas substrates into relevant biochemicals
Develop ideas and hypotheses put forward in the research project
Take part in scientific, dissemination and collaboration activities related to the project and the research group
Where to apply
- mateusz.lezyk@put.poznan.pl
Requirements
- Research Field
- Technology » Biotechnology
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
It is expected that the candidate will have:
- M.Sc./M.Res. degree in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry or in a closely related subject,
- good collaboration and communication skills (good command of English is a necessity),
- experience in delivering seminars and writing reports/articles,
- strong motivation for scientific work, an eye for details and be able to take on highly challenging tasks.
It is considered an asset that:
- the candidate has a hands-on experience with molecular biology methods, cloning and microbiology,
- the candidate possesses any experience in fermentation of gaseous substrates such as syngas or methane,
- candidate has a track record of publications related to microbial fermentation and/or fermentation of gaseous substrates.
We look very much forward to receiving your application if you:
• appreciate working on a high impact cross-disciplinary collaborative project with potential to solve a global environmental challenge,
• enjoy good collaborations, and the relaxed atmosphere in our group.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- a stipend in an amount consistent with national regulations (Act - Law on Higher Education and Science and the Regulation on the amount of the minimum monthly basic salary for a professor at a public university).
- The project is carried out in Water Supply and Bioeconomy Division at the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Installations, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Poznan University of Technology (address: Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, PL)
- Funding for 4 years
- Scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring
Selection process
We will collect applications until 12th of July 2024. The PhD-student will be selected from candidates in the open competition, according to the procedure complying the rules for granting employment in research projects funded by the NCN. The competition will be decided on 15th of July 2024.
The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The application must contain the following statement to allow us to process your data: ‘I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents by the Poznan University of Technology based in Poznań in order to carry out the current recruitment procedure.’
Additional comments
Additional info
Appointment to be started on the 1st of October 2024
Apply now (or ask any questions you may have) to: mateusz.lezyk@put.poznan.pl
In the subject include "C1-BIOREF – PhD student" and your first and last name
Your application must be in English. Please submit applications as one PDF file containing all materials. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and scan of BSc/MSc diploma
- List of publications
- At least one letter of recommendation and contact to a former or current scientific supervisor
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Poznan University of Technology
- Country
- Poland
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- woj. Wielkopolskie
- City
- Poznań
- Website
- Street
- pl. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 5
- Postal Code
- 60-965