Postdoc in Molecular Microbiology

Job Summary

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as postdoc in Molecular Microbiology.The position as postdoc is limited to a period of 2 years. The project is funded by a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Responsibilities and Tasks

The Postdoc’s work will include research within bacterial intercellular signaling in Salmonella Typhimurium.

Specifically, the project will investigate the molecular mechanisms of a novel signal essential for virulence in Salmonella. In collaboration with an organic chemist and a structural biologist, the Postdoc will also investigate structure activity relationship of the signaling molecule as well as identify its cognate protein partner. The project is interdisciplinary combining expertise within host-pathogen interactions, molecular biology, and medicinal chemistry. In addition, a certain amount of teaching is also required.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic scientist. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent within molecular microbiology or closely related field.

Qualifications within the following scientific areas are required:

• Site-directed mutagenesis in bacterial model organisms.
• Cloning, protein expression, protein purification.
• Working with human pathogenic bacteria in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories.
• Molecular studies of host-pathogen interactions.
• Knowledge of or interest in organic chemistry and protein/chemical structural analysis (NMR, HPLC, MS, Proteomics).

The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

Assessment

In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:

• Scientific production and research prospective,
• The ability to promote and utilize research results,
• Experience in teaching and education,
• Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation,