Vacant academic positions : Postdoc in Molecular microbial ecology (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 Molecular microbial ecology is open for appointment from 1.4.2011 or soon thereafter. The position is available for a period of 2 years. Job description 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.  The successful applicant will investigate the molecular microbial ecology of wastewater treatment systems. Special focus will be on enhanced biological phosphorus removal in activated sludge systems and processes in membrane bioreactor systems. You may obtain further information from Professor Per Halkjær Nielsen, tel.: +45 9940 8503 or via email: phn@bio.aau.dk. Qualification requirements: Limited teaching within the area can be expected, but also in other study programmes at the University. The successful candidate should have a PhD or similar scientific qualification in a field relevant to the position. Furthermore the applicant must have experience with methods associated with molecular microbial ecology, particularly the use of FISH, PCR and DNA sequence analysis including microbial phylogeny. Relevant experience with microbiology of wastewater treatment systems and a demonstrated ability to contribute to coordinating the scientific progress of the project and supervising students will also be a benefit. 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 27/01/2011 Apply online