Postdoc in Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering, or Microsystem Technology, Sweden (2015)

Post-doctoral position – microfluidic systems for sample preparation of bacteria. Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education.

Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication makes Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 45.000 students, 6,800 employees and a turnover of SEK 6,300 million.

The work will be performed at the Division of Microsystems technology, Department of Engineering Sciences, The Ångström Laboratory.

Project description

Bacterial sampling for detection of pathogens is a pre-requisite for reducing the threat of infectious diseases. In recent years, microfluidic systems have shown potential in reducing administration and time-to-answer by supporting instruments for point-of-care diagnostics. The sampling may be both from infections or the environment.

Work description

You will work in the Microsystems Technology (MST) programme with graduate students and scientists to develop microfluidic components and sub-systems for sample preparation and handling of bacteria. The research will be in near collaboration with partners in a European project on the detection of bacteria from HVAC, where MST will be working on the microfluidics connecting the environmental sampling unit and the biosensor. Some teaching may be included in the position at a level not exceeding 20%.

Qualifications / Requirements –

To qualify for an employment as a post-doctor, the applicants must hold a PhD degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a PhD and the PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application date; however, for example, periods of sick leave or parental leave are deducted from the three-year period.
You are expected to have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Bio Engineering, or Microsystem Technology. Published work on microfluidic systems is a demand. It is meriting to having worked on microfluidic systems for sample preparation of bacteria. More on our research programme is found onhttp://www.teknik.uu.se/mikrosystemteknik/.
We demand good oral and written English. We welcome female applicants, since the majority in the group is male.

Applications should include a CV and list of publications, University transcripts of education, Ph.D. thesis and other relevant publications (submitted or accepted); names, mail and e-mail addresses of two referees; and a two-page letter stating the applicant’s understanding and interest of microfluidic systems for sample preparation of bacteria.

Type of employment: The position is full-time for a duration of two years

Working hours: 100 %

For further information about the position, please contact
Prof. Klas Hjort, tel. +46 (0)70 425 0597, klas.hjort@angstrom.uu.se.
Union representative: Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST 018-471 1997 1

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