The Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a 1-year position in Aeromicrobiology. The position will be anchored within a cross-disciplinary research group and will primarily focus on studying aerosolization of model plant pathogens.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 1-year position starting from Aug 1st or as soon possible.
Job description
• You will be contributing to experiments using an aerosolization setup and cold-stage (droplet-freezing) assays for quantitative and qualitative studies of Ice-Nucleating Proteins.
• You will also be working primarily with RNA extraction and sequencing to obtain expression profiles of aerosolized cell for model bacterial plant pathogens.
• These activities will be in close collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Jacobs, Ohio State University
Your profile
• BSc degree in a relevant discipline
• Applicants should have previous experience with atmospheric techniques such as generation and online measurements of bacterial aerosols,
• Qualifications within droplet freezing assays to quantify ice-nucleation active cells is an advantage,
• Experience with RNA work including RNA preservation, and extraction is required,
• Knowledge on computational skills involving bioinformatic and statistical approaches working with next generation sequencing,
• Capacity and strong interest in interdisciplinary teamwork,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Who we are
The position will be affiliated to the Department of Biology, Microbiology Section.
The Department of Biology (www.bio.au.dk) hosts research programs and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. The Department currently employs approximately 140 academic and technical staff and 40 PhD students. The Department hosts BSc and MSc study programs with close to 400 students enrolled as well as a PhD program. The Department offers a vibrant and informal research environment with long-standing traditions for collaboration with international university partners in the absolute elite. The working language is English, and we welcome applications from women and men of all backgrounds.
Read about the Danish work-life balance, special opportunities for junior researchers, and the services available when relocating to Aarhus University at https://international.au.dk/research/. The campus of Aarhus University is located in a beautiful park close to the city center (population 300.000). Life quality and time allocation to family life in Denmark is high, and international research often reports highest scores in terms of life satisfaction.
The Section for Microbiology is one of Europe's leading research environments for microbial ecology, where we study microbial physiology, evolution, ecology, and biogeochemistry. The development and integration of microbiological, molecular biological and biogeochemical methods, micro sensor technology, and physical-chemical analyses has contributed to the strong research profile of the section in microbiology and microbial ecology. This spectrum of methods ensures research at all biological levels, from single cells to microbial communities, ecosystems, and the role of microorganisms in the global element and water cycles.
The group for aeromicrobiology ( https://bio.au.dk/en/research/research-areas/microbial-processes-and-diversity/translate-to-english-au-biology-aeromicrobiology-research-group) has strong interdisciplinary connections, both on and off campus, to research groups studying atmospheric aerosols from the perspective of physical chemistry, interface chemistry, physics, atmospheric modelling, environmental microbiology, molecular and structural biology, health and engineering.
Our group is also associated with interdisciplinary research platforms: The Arctic Research Cluster ( https://arctic.au.dk/), The iCLIMATE Aarhus University Interdisciplinary Cluster for Climate Change (https://iclimate.au.dk/), and Aarhus Space center (https://space.au.dk/).
What we offer
The department and research group offer:
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Section for Microbiology, Ny Munkegade 116, Aarhus, 8000 Denmark.
Contact information
Further information about the position may be obtained from: Asst. Prof. Tina Šantl-Temkiv, +45 2988 6984, [email protected]
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 29 June.
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxationand the Confederation of Professional Unions. See payrange for this position here (in Danish):Lønoverblik
Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 1-year position starting from Aug 1st or as soon possible.
Job description
• You will be contributing to experiments using an aerosolization setup and cold-stage (droplet-freezing) assays for quantitative and qualitative studies of Ice-Nucleating Proteins.
• You will also be working primarily with RNA extraction and sequencing to obtain expression profiles of aerosolized cell for model bacterial plant pathogens.
• These activities will be in close collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Jacobs, Ohio State University
Your profile
• BSc degree in a relevant discipline
• Applicants should have previous experience with atmospheric techniques such as generation and online measurements of bacterial aerosols,
• Qualifications within droplet freezing assays to quantify ice-nucleation active cells is an advantage,
• Experience with RNA work including RNA preservation, and extraction is required,
• Knowledge on computational skills involving bioinformatic and statistical approaches working with next generation sequencing,
• Capacity and strong interest in interdisciplinary teamwork,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Who we are
The position will be affiliated to the Department of Biology, Microbiology Section.
The Department of Biology (www.bio.au.dk) hosts research programs and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. The Department currently employs approximately 140 academic and technical staff and 40 PhD students. The Department hosts BSc and MSc study programs with close to 400 students enrolled as well as a PhD program. The Department offers a vibrant and informal research environment with long-standing traditions for collaboration with international university partners in the absolute elite. The working language is English, and we welcome applications from women and men of all backgrounds.
Read about the Danish work-life balance, special opportunities for junior researchers, and the services available when relocating to Aarhus University at https://international.au.dk/research/. The campus of Aarhus University is located in a beautiful park close to the city center (population 300.000). Life quality and time allocation to family life in Denmark is high, and international research often reports highest scores in terms of life satisfaction.
The Section for Microbiology is one of Europe's leading research environments for microbial ecology, where we study microbial physiology, evolution, ecology, and biogeochemistry. The development and integration of microbiological, molecular biological and biogeochemical methods, micro sensor technology, and physical-chemical analyses has contributed to the strong research profile of the section in microbiology and microbial ecology. This spectrum of methods ensures research at all biological levels, from single cells to microbial communities, ecosystems, and the role of microorganisms in the global element and water cycles.
The group for aeromicrobiology ( https://bio.au.dk/en/research/research-areas/microbial-processes-and-diversity/translate-to-english-au-biology-aeromicrobiology-research-group) has strong interdisciplinary connections, both on and off campus, to research groups studying atmospheric aerosols from the perspective of physical chemistry, interface chemistry, physics, atmospheric modelling, environmental microbiology, molecular and structural biology, health and engineering.
Our group is also associated with interdisciplinary research platforms: The Arctic Research Cluster ( https://arctic.au.dk/), The iCLIMATE Aarhus University Interdisciplinary Cluster for Climate Change (https://iclimate.au.dk/), and Aarhus Space center (https://space.au.dk/).
What we offer
The department and research group offer:
- access to a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment, including cold-stage and bioaerosol generation setups, the National Cryo-electron-microscopy Facility, Next-Generation sequencing instrumentation, and the Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting Core Facility;
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national and international collaborators;
- a research climate inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research, both at the Section for Microbiology (https://bio.au.dk/en/about-biology/sections/microbiology) and within the interdisciplinary field of aeromicrobiology, involving researchers from atmospheric physics and chemistry, engineering, atmospheric modelling, environmental microbiology, molecular and structural biology and health;
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Section for Microbiology, Ny Munkegade 116, Aarhus, 8000 Denmark.
Contact information
Further information about the position may be obtained from: Asst. Prof. Tina Šantl-Temkiv, +45 2988 6984, [email protected]
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 29 June.
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxationand the Confederation of Professional Unions. See payrange for this position here (in Danish):Lønoverblik
Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.