Vacant academic positions : Postdoc in Biotechnology (AAU -Denmark)

University: Aalborg University (AAU) - Denmark At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering a position as postdoc in biotechnology is open for appointment from 1.3.2011 or soon thereafter until 31.12.2012. The Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering consists of five sections. The Sections of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Environmental Engineering are situated in Aalborg, the Section of Sustainable Biotechnology in Ballerup, and the Section of Chemical Engineering in Esbjerg. Job description The position is based at the Section for Sustainable Biotechnology at Aalborg University, Copenhagen, University Campus Ballerup. Part of the work will be done at Washington State University in Richland so it is essential that the potential candidate be mobile. The position is linked to a large project : "Development of a biorefinery concept for integrated production of biomedicals, biochemicals, feed and fuels from selected plant materials (BIOREF)" funded by The Danish Council for Strategic Research for a new project. The project has several innovative ideas for Biological Production where the potential for an integrated production of new bio-products out of biomass materials will be examined. These biomass materials include garden refuge, biomass from recreational areas andcrops such as Alfalfa (Lucerne). As the production of biofuels and biochemicals will be almost CO2 neutral, the project will work towards replacing fuels and chemicals produced from fossil sources with a sustainable energy production. The project is a collaboration between Aalborg University Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen, Washington State University and 3 private companies. Research Area: Structural changes in biomass material during pretreatment and biochemical conversion for production of biofuels and biochemicals The candidate will be responsible for elucidation structural changes of biomass for evaluating the most optimal and cost-effective way of production. The work will be done in a close collaboration with other researchers within the Project and will further take advantages of the Projects close link to Washington State University and the world-class analytical facilities found in the BSEL building (http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/cbb/). You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Peter S. Lübeck, tel.: +45 9940 2590 or +45 3053 0209 or via email: psl@bio.aau.dk. Qualification requirements: Limited teaching within the area can be expected, but also in other study programmes at the University. A PhD degree in Organic Chemistry and extensive experience in analysis and characterization of organic molecules. Previous work with biomass materials will be an advantage. Please also refer to general requirements for postdoc as listed below. The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in Organic Chemistry and extensive experience in analysis and characterization of organic molecules. Previous work with biomass materials will be an advantage.   The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. The application must contain the following: • A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated. • A current curriculum vitae. • Education (copies of documentation for degrees obtained). • Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications. • Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like. • Additional qualifications in relation to the position. • References/recommendations. • Personal data. An assessment committee will assess all candidates. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here Agreement Appointment and salary acc. to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) on Academics in the State. Deadline 03/02/2011

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