Post Doc in microbial biotechnology and biohydrometallurgy

Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you'll meet 2 200 staff members and 40 000 students, all united in following the vision to set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye towards the future. Our proximity to the business world, both locally and globally, gives us a wide reach and the ability to create change that makes an impact. All that's needed is a place where ideas have the space to meet and grow. That's what we've created – and you are invited.Change starts here!The Department of Biology and Environment (BOM) is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities of this interdisciplinary department cover areas such as aquatic ecology, cell and organismal biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and technology, animal welfare and zoonotic ecology.Subject area of the position: Microbiology with a focus on biotechnology.Employment type and scope: Employment under the postdoctoral agreement. Full-time for 3 years.Starting date: As agreed.Location (until further notice): Kalmar.Job DescriptionMetals refining produces large amounts of waste that can still contain significant quantities of target metals that are lost to the waste stream during production. The research project will investigate the use of microbes to treat the waste, extract the target metals, and close circuits by utilizing all generated residues.RequirementsA person who has a PhD degree in microbiology or microbial biotechnology, and who received their degree at most three years before the last day of application for this position. The candidate cannot previously have been employed as a post doc for more than a year within the same or adjacent field of study at Linnaeus University.The candidate should have significant experience in metals chemistry, have a high proficiency in written and spoken English, and have the ability to work independently as well as interact well in a research group. The following merits will place the candidate at an advantage: experience of working with acidophilic microorganisms, treatment of wastes, bioreactor design, and bioprocess engineering. In addition, a general competence in material science would be an advantage.Assessment criteria In assessing scientific competence, particular emphasis will be placed on the independence, scope, and quality of the applicant’s own research. The postdoctoral researcher must have an excellent ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently. Since the work will be carried out within a research group, great importance will be attached to collaboration skills and flexibility. Personal suitability will also be given considerable weight.You are welcome to submit your application no later than November 25th, 2025Contact PersonsProfessor Mark Dopson, tel: +46-(0)480-447334; E-mail: mark.dopson@lnu.seHead of Department Anna Augustsson, tel: +46-(0)480-446220; E-mail: anna.augustsson@lnu.seHR Partner Victoria Simonsson, tel: +46-(0)480-708081; E-mail: marianne.palmer@lnu.se.Union representatives can be reached via the University's switchboard 0772-28 80 00. Do you want to know more about the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences?Read more at: https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/Organisation/fakulteten-for-halso--och-livsvetenskap/Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Your application should be designed according to the Template for application which can be found in the Guide to Appointment procedures under important documents below the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. Other documents, including various types of scientific works, must be submitted digitally along with the application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.Linnaeus University is an employer that meets the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and follows the recruitment guidelines. Therefore, the university has received the HR Excellence in Research award.