Postdoc in Phyllosphere microbiology, specifically adhesion of human pathogens on leaves and to mixed leaf biofilms, Sweden, Beatrix Waechter Alsanius. At the Department of Biosystems and Technology we explore interactions between soil, plants, animals, environment, climate and humans in systems for sustainable production of food and renewable raw materials.
Our teaching and research deal with questions about sustainable and efficient use of limited resources for production in greenhouses, on agricultural land and in farm buildings.
Research: At the Department of Biosystems and Technology, SLU, the research group of microbial horticulture conducts empirical and theoretical research on microbial interactions in horticultural production chains. Our research on horticultural cropping systems and management, microbial communities, and ecosystems forms the foundation for studying the prevalence of human pathogens in fruit and vegetables. Solutions are sought that will result in safe vegetable and fruit, mitigate or prevent the occurrence of human pathogens in production chains and produce irrespective of their production site and improve public health. Teaching: Teaching is primarily performed within the programs Horticultural Science (300 credits), Horticultural Management (180 credits), Agricultural and Rural Management (180 credits) and Agroecology (MSc program, 120 credits).
Qualifications / requirements:
- Documented knowledge in plant microbiology, biofilm microbiology and molecular biology is highly desirable.
- Skills in horticultural science and statistics are of advantage.
- Skills in scientific writing in English will be considered when assessing the applicant.
- The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in biology/microbiology/molecular biology, biomedicine, horticulture, agronomy, or similar disciplines
- and must have conducted successful postdoctoral research within the field of microbial phyllosphere interactions or phyllosphere biofilms.
Last date: 30-09- 2015.
For more information : beatrix.alsanius@slu.se