KTH in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Education and research spans from natural sciences to all branches of engineering and includes architecture, industrial management and urban planning. There are a total of just over 15,000 first and second level students and more than 1,600 doctoral students. KTH has almost 4,300 employees.
The School of Biotechnology at the Royal Institute of Technology offers a curriculum that reflects the multidisciplinary nature of Biotechnology, integrating theoretical and applied science in undergraduate and graduate courses. The school has nine departments with about 220 employees, all located at AlbaNova University Center. The biotechnology research within the school is internationally well recognized.
A Postdoctoral scholarship is available in the group of Dr. Henrik Aspeborg at the Div of Glycoscience, School of Biotechnology, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden.
Description
The project is to characterize plant glycoside hydrolases involved in cell wall metabolism. Target genes will be cloned and the recombinant proteins will be expressed using heterologous systems. Biochemical characterization of the target enzymes will include substrate specificity and catalytic function.
Requirements
PhD in biochemistry, biotechnology or molecular biology. A solid background in molecular cloning, protein expression and enzymology is strongly favored. Expertise in plant cell wall biosynthesis/modification/degradation is highly desirable and experience in gene expression profiling and bioinformatics is a plus. Applicants should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, able to work independently and have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Application
Application deadline: January 22, 2012
Employer’s reference number: B2011-0381
Send the application to: rekrytering@biotech.kth.se Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc should be sent as an attachment preferably pdf-files.)
The application should include a cover letter stating research experience and interests and a detailed CV including list of publications, In addition, candidates are asked to supply the names and full contact information for two (2) personal/professional references.
Queries concerning the project content can be directed to:
Dr Henrik Aspeborg
Phone: +46 8 553 782 74,
henrik.aspeborg@biotech.kth.se