Department of Plant Breeding

We are looking for an engaged and meticulous person as a research assistant for our Plant Biotechnology division.

About the position

The person we are looking for will perform and develop experimental work in various research projects. The tasks will be of varying nature and include plant tissue culture, molecular biology methods, and metabolic analysis. The daily work will involve participation in the development and execution of genome editing and transformation of plants. In addition to this, molecular biology methods such as PCR, qPCR, treatment of nucleotide sequences, marker and fragment analyses, and other existing analytical methods will also be included. Certain tasks in greenhouse and fieldwork may be included in the employment.

Your profile

In order to be qualified for this position, you must have an education as a biomedical analyst or an education in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent at the bachelor's or master's level. Experience of practical work in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or tissue culture is an advantage. The applicant must be service-oriented, and great emphasis will be placed on the candidate's analytical ability, flexibility, independence, and ability to work in collaboration. We value work experience of responsibility for technical equipment and organizational and ordering procedures. Ability to communicate in Swedish and excellent spoken and written English are required.

About us

For more information about the department and division, visit: https://www.slu.se/en/departments/plant-breeding/ (https://www.slu.se/en/departments/plant-breeding/)

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/)

Location:

Alnarp

Form of employment:

Temporary substitute employment due to parental leave, 10 months with possibility of extension

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As soon as possible

Application:

Please submit your application before the deadline 6 February 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ (https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/)

About SLU

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests, and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students, and doctoral students, and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterized by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity, and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.