Postdoc in clinical microbiology

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Description of the workplace At the Clinical microbiology research group, research in microbiology is conducted. For several years, the research has been at the forefront of the field of microbiology. The group is led by professor K. Riesbeck and consists of research and technical staff. The operations are located at the Wallenberg laboratory in Malmö. Here you can read more about our exciting research:

Within the research group, we cherish a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with one another, and strive for a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We safeguard both physical safety and the psychosocial working environment.

Project description The project aims to investigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in gram-negative bacteria. The focus is on identifying resistance mechanisms against clinically important antibiotics. Bacterial isolates are analyzed using microbiological and molecular biological methods. The results are used to map the occurrence and spread of antibiotic resistance. The goal is to contribute to improved diagnostics, treatment, and monitoring of resistant bacteria.

Tasks and responsibilities As a postdoc, you will conduct research focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a particular emphasis on gram-negative bacteria. You will work experimentally in the laboratory and be responsible for, among other things, the cultivation and characterization of bacterial isolates, as well as resistance determination and analysis of antibiotic susceptibility.

The tasks also include supervision of master's students, other students, and doctoral students in their research projects, including laboratory work, data analysis, and bioinformatics. You are expected to contribute actively to the research group's scientific development by initiating and developing new research questions, writing scientific publications, as well as writing and participating in national and international research applications. The employment provides opportunities for scientific and pedagogical meritation. Teaching and other pedagogical activities may therefore be included in the tasks, as well as the opportunity to participate in higher education pedagogy training.

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Qualifications For the employment, the following are required:• A doctoral degree in molecular microbiology or another related field that the employer deems relevant for the employment.• Documented experience of laboratory work in microbiology and molecular biology.• Experience in the cultivation and characterization of bacteria as well as phenotypic resistance determination.• Experience with molecular methods for studies of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, especially pandrug-resistant (PDR) bacteria.• Experience in bioinformatic analysis, especially analysis and interpretation of genomic and/or sequencing-based data.• Documented experience of scientific publishing in international scientific journals.• Experience of animal experiments.• Excellent knowledge of English, both oral and written.• Very good ability to communicate scientific results orally and in writing in English.• Ability to work independently as well as to plan, execute, and coordinate research projects.• Good ability to develop and conduct research of high quality.• Pedagogical ability.

Merit for the employment is: Primarily, the applicant in question will be someone who has completed their degree no more than three years before the application deadline.

About the employment Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous leave, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed by us Work with us

The employment is time-limited to at least two years, max three years according to the collective agreement on fixed-term employment as a postdoc (Arbetsgivarverket). Planned start date 2026-10-01, or as agreed. Employments at Lund University are conducted in Sweden; you are therefore expected to be able to perform your work on-site in Malmö. A postdoc position is intended as an initial step in a career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence.

How to apply The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter with a motivation as to why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your merits. The application must also include degree certificates, CV or equivalent, as well as anything else you wish to invoke (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

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