Arbetsbeskrivning
Department of Plant Breeding
We are looking for an engaged and meticulous person as research assistant for our Plant Biotechnology division.
About the position
The person we are looking for will perform and develop experimental work in various research projects. The tasks will be of a varying nature, and include plant tissue culture, molecular biology methods and metabolic analysis. The daily work will involve participation in the development and execution of genome editing and transformation of plants. In addition to this also molecular biology methods as PCR, qPCR, treatment of nucleotide sequences, marker and fragment analyzes and other existing analytical methods. Certain tasks in greenhouse and fieldwork may be included in the employment.
Your profile
In order to be qualified for this positon you must have an education as a biomedical analyst or an education in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or equivalent on bachelor's or masters level. Experience of practical work in molecular biology, biochemistry and or tissue culture is an advantage. The applicant must be service-oriented and great emphasis will be placed on the candidate's analytical ability, flexibility, independence and ability to work in collaboration. We value work experience of responsibility for technical equipment and organisational and ordering procedures. Ability to communicate in Swedish and excellent spoken and written English are required.
About us
For more information about the department and division visit: https://www.slu.se/en/departments/plant-breeding/
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/
Location:
Alnarp
Form of employment:
Temporary substitute employment due to parental leave, 10 months with possibility of extension
Scope:
100%
Start date:
As soon as possible
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 6 February 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.