Last Date: 20 November 2023.
The Photo-e-Microbes project (funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation, principal investigator: Dr Laura Wey, project duration: October 2023 – September 2026) at the Molecular Plant Biology unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku is looking for a Trainee or a Research Assistant to study exoelectrogenesis of photosynthetic microorganisms. Exoelectrogenesis is the process whereby cells release electrons to their external environment under illumination. We are studying the biological mechanism of exoelectrogenesis and how it relates to intracellular electron sinks.
Typical research tasks include preparation of buffers and growth media, sterilisation of equipment, cyanobacterial cell culture, data entry. Also exoelectrogenesis and photosynthesis spectroscopy measurements depending on experience and progress.
The position is suitable for example for a student of plant sciences, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields.
The working language is English.
Required basic skills
Practical and theoretical knowledge of microbiology (i.e. sterile technique, cell culture), molecular biology (e.g. pipetting), and biochemistry (e.g. preparing solutions).
Experience with cyanobacteria, photosynthesis and electrochemistry is considered a plus.
Duration and salary
Part-time position: 20-50 % of full time as suitable for the candidate.
Working hours can be flexible, e.g. Monday and Tuesday mornings, Thursday and Friday mornings.
The starting date is either 4.12.2023 or 15.1.2024. Duration of the position is 2-4 months and will be specified in the interview. Depending on the development of the project there is a possibility of additional future work.
The salary for 100% monthly working time will be 1331–2181 EUR/month depending on the study progress and competence of the selected person.
Apply between 6 November 2023 and 20 November 2023 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Benefits
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.
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How to apply
Students from all universities can apply for Trainee and Research Assistant positions. Trainee positions are intended for those who have no earlier trainee or work experience at the department.Please submit your application through our online recruitment system.
Applicants should enclose with their application:
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Study transcript
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
The interviews will be held on 27.11.2023. Those invited to the interview will be informed by email. It is also possible that some interviews maybe held already during the application period.
Further information
For further information about the position, please contact: laura.wey(at)utu.fi
With questions about the application process, please contact: katja.kauttu(at)utu.fi
Department of Life Technologies
The Department of Life Technologies is one of the largest teaching and research units at the University of Turku. Professionals of both science and professionals are educated in four mutually supportive fields: biochemistry, biotechnology, food sciences, and molecular plant biology. The research focuses on biomolecules and their reactions as well as aims to find out how nature functions at the cellular and molecular levels. This information is used in the applications of different fields and at the same time it enables versatile collaboration between research communities, businesses and industry.
The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.
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