International Doctoral Student Position in Biology, Sweden

Benefits

The position is part of the EU-financed project “Bryomolecules,” focusing on systematic bioprospecting of European bryophyte species for biologically active compounds.

The project work includes field collection of bryophytes, curation of axenic bryophyte cultures, experimental work with bioreactors, infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), DNA/RNA extractions, RNA library preparations, and bioinformatic processing of next-generation sequence data.

The overall goals are to optimize the production of secondary substances for industrial purposes and to better understand the biological role of bryophyte secondary substances in natural habitats.

Criteria: 

Hold an MSc degree in Biology.

Demonstrate excellent oral and written proficiency in English.

Show the ability for proactive and independent work.

Have practical experience in analysis and interpretation of genomic data.

Additional qualifications that are considered an advantage:

Documented skills in bryophyte identification.

Experience in bryophyte axenic cultivation techniques.

Practical experience in teaching.

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Lund University is offering International Doctoral Student Position in Biology for the academic session for the academic session 2024/2025.

University or Organization: Lund University

Department: Faculty of Science, Department of Biology

Course Level: PhD (Doctoral student in biology)

Access Mode: Online

Nationality: International

The award can be taken in: Sweden

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