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Looking for a microbial community ?
A microbial community is looking for you !
Research at the Laboratory of Microbiology at Wageningen University and Research centre (WUR), is executed at Ecological, Cellular and Molecular level. In general the goal of ongoing research projects is the unravelling of molecular details of interactions, biotransformations and control mechanisms of selected microorganisms (both bacteria and archaea) and their macromolecules. Typical research objectives include (i) the discovery of fundamental details of selected microbial model systems, (ii) the understanding of the molecular basis of key processes, and (iii) the application of the obtained knowledge to develop and optimize processes related to the areas of Food & Health, Bioproducts & Energy, and Environment.
At present several vacancies exist in the Laboratory of Microbiology:
7 PhD Students
2 Postdocs
In general, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and qualified people that have a great work ethic and strong record-keeping abilities. They should be fluent in English (both written and spoken), proactive, and team players. Below you will find some more information on the research projects and on specific requirements. More details are available on the laboratory’s website (http://www.mib.wur.nl/UK/), or will be provided on request.
Requirements
Background in molecular genetics and biochemistry, and preferably experience with research of bacteria.
Background in molecular genetics and biochemistry, and preferably experience with research of bacteria.
Contact: Professor John van der Oost, tel. +31 317 483108.
PhD project-4
Enrichment and engineering of biomass-converting thermophilic bacterium
The holy grail of biotechnology is the microbial conversion of cheap substrates to a range of valuable products. This project aims at isolating lignocellulose degrading thermophilic bacteria, that are able (if necessary after genetic engineering) to generate desired green chemicals, including organic acids.
Candidate’s profile
Background in molecular genetics and microbiology, and preferably experience with biochemistry.
Contact: Professor John van der Oost, tel. +31 317 483108.
PhD project-5
Enhanced of methanogenesis from complex organic waste
Hydrolysis of biopolymers is a limiting factor in biogas production from organic waste. This joint project of Microbiology and Environmental Technology aims to enhance hydrolysis of biopolymers and methanogenesis from complex organics in anaerobic bioreactors.
Candidate’s profile
Background in Microbial physiology and Process technology and preferably experience with anaerobic processes.
Candidate’s profile
Background in molecular microbial ecology and microbiology, and preferably experience with bioinformatics.
Contact: Professor Hauke Smidt, tel. +31 317 483102.
Postdoc project-8
Candidate’s profile
Background in molecular genetics and microbial physiology, and preferably experience with research of anaerobic bacteria.
Contact: Dr. Servé Kengen +31 317 483737.
We offer
The organization
The Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group is part of Wageningen UR where fundamental and applied sciences complement each other. As an important European player, we carry out top-level research and work alongside authoritative partners within the international business world as well as the government on “Healthy food in a biobased society”. We have a crucial role in innovations within the market. Entrepreneurship and professionalism are what define us. In short, we are an interesting, international employer of stature.
Wageningen University and Research centre
Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That’s our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don’t do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on ‘the quality of life’, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale.
Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.
For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look atwww.jobsat.wur.nl.
Looking for a microbial community ?
A microbial community is looking for you !
Research at the Laboratory of Microbiology at Wageningen University and Research centre (WUR), is executed at Ecological, Cellular and Molecular level. In general the goal of ongoing research projects is the unravelling of molecular details of interactions, biotransformations and control mechanisms of selected microorganisms (both bacteria and archaea) and their macromolecules. Typical research objectives include (i) the discovery of fundamental details of selected microbial model systems, (ii) the understanding of the molecular basis of key processes, and (iii) the application of the obtained knowledge to develop and optimize processes related to the areas of Food & Health, Bioproducts & Energy, and Environment.
At present several vacancies exist in the Laboratory of Microbiology:
7 PhD Students
2 Postdocs
In general, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and qualified people that have a great work ethic and strong record-keeping abilities. They should be fluent in English (both written and spoken), proactive, and team players. Below you will find some more information on the research projects and on specific requirements. More details are available on the laboratory’s website (http://www.mib.wur.nl/UK/), or will be provided on request.
Requirements
PhD project-1
Quantification of electron fluxes in methanogenic microbial communities
Anaerobic digestion is a sustainable way to produce biogas from organic waste. This project is an in-depth molecular analysis of syntrophic fatty acid-degrading methanogenic communities.
Candidate’s profile
Background in Microbial physiology or Microbial molecular ecology, and preferably experience with research of anaerobic microorganisms.Quantification of electron fluxes in methanogenic microbial communities
Anaerobic digestion is a sustainable way to produce biogas from organic waste. This project is an in-depth molecular analysis of syntrophic fatty acid-degrading methanogenic communities.
Candidate’s profile
Contact: Professor Fons Stam, tel. +31 317 483101.
PhD project-2
Evolving an archaeabacterium – Ether-lipid membrane engineering in E. coli
Bacterial cells are often unable to cope with harsh chemical compounds. This synthetic biology project aims at replacing the sensitive membrane lipids of E. coli by robust counterparts from thermophilic archaea.
Candidate’s profilePhD project-2
Evolving an archaeabacterium – Ether-lipid membrane engineering in E. coli
Bacterial cells are often unable to cope with harsh chemical compounds. This synthetic biology project aims at replacing the sensitive membrane lipids of E. coli by robust counterparts from thermophilic archaea.
Background in molecular genetics and biochemistry, and preferably experience with research of bacteria.
Contact: Professor John van der Oost, tel. +31 317 483108.
PhD & Postdoc project-3
Engineering of generic Biosensor that allows for high-throughput selection
Screening of metagenome and enzyme libraries is often hampered by an efficient screening or selection system. This synthetic biology project aims at developing a dedicated selection system for bacteria that generate a desired product.
Candidate’s profilePhD & Postdoc project-3
Engineering of generic Biosensor that allows for high-throughput selection
Screening of metagenome and enzyme libraries is often hampered by an efficient screening or selection system. This synthetic biology project aims at developing a dedicated selection system for bacteria that generate a desired product.
Background in molecular genetics and biochemistry, and preferably experience with research of bacteria.
Contact: Professor John van der Oost, tel. +31 317 483108.
PhD project-4
Enrichment and engineering of biomass-converting thermophilic bacterium
The holy grail of biotechnology is the microbial conversion of cheap substrates to a range of valuable products. This project aims at isolating lignocellulose degrading thermophilic bacteria, that are able (if necessary after genetic engineering) to generate desired green chemicals, including organic acids.
Candidate’s profile
Background in molecular genetics and microbiology, and preferably experience with biochemistry.
Contact: Professor John van der Oost, tel. +31 317 483108.
PhD project-5
Enhanced of methanogenesis from complex organic waste
Hydrolysis of biopolymers is a limiting factor in biogas production from organic waste. This joint project of Microbiology and Environmental Technology aims to enhance hydrolysis of biopolymers and methanogenesis from complex organics in anaerobic bioreactors.
Candidate’s profile
Background in Microbial physiology and Process technology and preferably experience with anaerobic processes.
Contact: Mrs. Dr. Caroline Plugge, tel. +31 317 483752.
PhD projects-6/7
Microbiomics of the human gastrointestinal tract
Our intestinal tract is colonized by a myriad of microorganisms, which exert numerous functions related to our well-being. These projects will employ existing and emerging methods to study the human microbiome at various levels (composition, function, and activity) and how these are correlated to health parameters. These PhD projects are part of the theme “Gastrointestinal Health” of the Top Institute Food & Nutrition.
PhD projects-6/7
Microbiomics of the human gastrointestinal tract
Our intestinal tract is colonized by a myriad of microorganisms, which exert numerous functions related to our well-being. These projects will employ existing and emerging methods to study the human microbiome at various levels (composition, function, and activity) and how these are correlated to health parameters. These PhD projects are part of the theme “Gastrointestinal Health” of the Top Institute Food & Nutrition.
Candidate’s profile
Background in molecular microbial ecology and microbiology, and preferably experience with bioinformatics.
Contact: Professor Hauke Smidt, tel. +31 317 483102.
Postdoc project-8
Systems biology of the butanol-producing Clostridium acetobutylicum
Butanol is currently receiving considerable interest as sustainable biomass-derived biofuel. This project is part of a European consortium and aims to determine the metabolic bottlenecks in the conversion of glucose to butanol and the interaction between regulatory control networks.
Butanol is currently receiving considerable interest as sustainable biomass-derived biofuel. This project is part of a European consortium and aims to determine the metabolic bottlenecks in the conversion of glucose to butanol and the interaction between regulatory control networks.
Candidate’s profile
Background in molecular genetics and microbial physiology, and preferably experience with research of anaerobic bacteria.
Contact: Dr. Servé Kengen +31 317 483737.
We offer
We offer you a temporary position with an average working time of 38 hours a week.
For the PhD positions we offer an employment for a period of 1.5 years with extension of 2.5 years after successful evaluation. Gross salary per month €2042 in the first year rising up to €2612 per month in the fourth year.
For the Postdoc position we offer a temporary position for a period of 3 years. Gross salary per month will be based upon experience.The gross salary for the Postdoc position starts at 2744.
For the PhD positions we offer an employment for a period of 1.5 years with extension of 2.5 years after successful evaluation. Gross salary per month €2042 in the first year rising up to €2612 per month in the fourth year.
For the Postdoc position we offer a temporary position for a period of 3 years. Gross salary per month will be based upon experience.The gross salary for the Postdoc position starts at 2744.
We not only offer a competitive salary but also good (study) leave and a pension of the ABP Pension Fund.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact a the professor as stated above or the secretary of Microbiology, tel. +31 317482105.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact a the professor as stated above or the secretary of Microbiology, tel. +31 317482105.
For more information about the contractual aspects, please contact Mrs. Joes van Meurs HR advisor, tel. +31 317480101.
Interested?
You can apply online at www.werkenbij.wur.nl/UK until April 28th.
Interested?
You can apply online at www.werkenbij.wur.nl/UK until April 28th.
The organization
The Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group is part of Wageningen UR where fundamental and applied sciences complement each other. As an important European player, we carry out top-level research and work alongside authoritative partners within the international business world as well as the government on “Healthy food in a biobased society”. We have a crucial role in innovations within the market. Entrepreneurship and professionalism are what define us. In short, we are an interesting, international employer of stature.
Wageningen University and Research centre
Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That’s our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don’t do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on ‘the quality of life’, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale.
Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.
For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look atwww.jobsat.wur.nl.