2 PhD POSITIONS AND 1 POSTDOC POSITION
Postdoc position (at this moment this postdoc position is only open for replacement candidates) and PhD position at the Laboratory of Microbiology of Wageningen University
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Project: Exocellular electron transfer in anaerobic microbial communities
Within the Laboratory of Microbiology anaerobic microbial communities are being studied. Anaerobic microorganisms and consortia are isolated, characterized and their metabolic pathways and key enzymes are investigated. The occurrence and activity of the different microbial groups are being studied with culture-independent molecular tools. Integrated cultivation-dependent and molecular approaches, including state-of-the-art genomic and proteomic technologies, are applied in our research. We have more than 20 years experience with physiological studies on anaerobic bacteria and consortia. Over the years the laboratory has built up an excellent infrastructure to isolate and cultivate strict anaerobes and to perform biochemical and molecular studies on oxygen-sensitive enzymes and proteins.
Project description
In methanogenic environments consortia of different physiological types of microorganisms accomplish the breakdown of complex organic matter in a sequence of reactions. Interspecies electron transfer plays an important role in methanogenic environments. Anaerobic bacteria also have the ability to transfer electrons to insoluble electron acceptors or to inert electrodes in microbial fuel cells.The aim of this research project, financed by CW-NWO, is to study exocellular electron transfer reactions in anaerobic microbial communities. For this research we have vacant positions for a qualified and motivated Post-doc and PhD student. The specific tasks of the Postdoc are to isolate bacteria that are growing in microbial fuel cells and to characterize these bacteria phylogenetically and physiologically. The PhD student will study the physiology of proton-reducing and iron-reducing bacteria in microbial fuels cells and methanogenic cocultures.
Post-Doc position
Requirements
- Degree of doctor in Microbiology or Bioprocestechnology
- Broad practical experience with molecular techniques
- Practical experience with anaerobic microorganisms and analytical techniques such as GC or HPLC
- Ability to work in a team and to coordinate multidisciplinary project
Conditions of employment
The postdoc will be appointed for 3 years at the Laboratory of Microbiology at Wageningen University. The salary begins at € XXXX per month vvvvv
You will be member of a multidisciplinary research group of senior scientists, post-docs, technicians and PhD students and you will have access to state-of the art facilities and equipment.
PhD position
Requirements
- University degree in microbial physiology or microbial ecology
- Experience with molecular techniques
- Practical experience with anaerobic microorganisms and analytical techniques such as GC or HPLC
- Ability to work in a team
Conditions of employment
A PhD contract for 1 year and a working week of 38 hours (full time). After a positive evaluation of the first year an extension of the contract with 3 years is given.
Salary: from € 1.933,- in the first year to € 2.472,- in the last year, based on full time employment.
You will be member of a multidisciplinary and international research group of senior scientists, post-docs, technicians and PhD students and you will have access to state-of the art facilities and equipment.
Additional Information about the two positions
For more information about the project please contact Prof. Alfons J.M. Stams, tel 0317-483101, e-mail fons.stams@wur.nl
For information about the contractual aspects please contact Mrs W. Jansen, HRM of the Department Agrotechnology and Food Science Group, tel 0317-484923, wilma.jansen@wur.nl
Application
Your application letter, should be sent within two weeks after publishing of the advertisement to WUR-AFSG, HRM, Mrs M.E. van Leusden/ Mrs. J. Kiersch
P.O. Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, or to afsg-vacatures@wur.nl.
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PhD position at the Laboratory of Microbiology of Wageningen University
Project: Anaerobic soil bacteria as proxies for past and present climate changes
Within the Laboratory of Microbiology anaerobic microbial communities are being studied. Anaerobic microorganisms and consortia are isolated, characterized and their metabolic pathways and key enzymes are investigated. The occurrence and activity of the different microbial groups are being studied with culture-independent molecular tools. Integrated cultivation-dependent and molecular approaches, including state-of-the-art genomic and proteomic technologies, are applied in our research. We have more than 20 years experience with physiological studies on anaerobic bacteria and consortia. Over the years the laboratory has built up an excellent infrastructure to isolate and cultivate strict anaerobes and to perform biochemical and molecular studies on oxygen-sensitive enzymes and proteins.
Project description
Research in the group of Prof. Jaap Sinninghe Damste of NIOZ has indicated that glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraether (GDGT) lipids can be applied as palaeothermometers. Within the Darwin Center of Biogeology we study in collaboration with NIOZ the ecology and physiology of GDGT-lipid-producing bacteria. Acidobacteria are likely candidates, but other soil bacteria may synthesise such lipids as well. For this research we have a vacant position for a qualified and motivated PhD student.
PhD position
Requirements:
- University degree in microbial physiology or microbial ecology
- Experience with molecular techniques
- Practical experience with anaerobic microorganisms and analytical techniques such as GC or HPLC
- Ability to work in a team
Conditions of employment
A PhD contract for 1 year and a working week of 38 hours (full time). After a positive evaluation of the first year an extension of the contract with 3 years is given.
Salary: from € 1.933,- in the first year to € 2.472,- in the last year, based on full time employment.
You will be member of a multidisciplinary and international research group of senior scientists, post-docs, technicians and PhD students and you will have access to state-of the art facilities and equipment.
Additional Information about the position
For more information about the project please contact Dr. Hauke Smidt, tel 0317-483102, e-mail hauke.smidt@wur.nl
For information about the contractual aspects please contact Mrs W. Jansen, HRM of the Department Agrotechnology and Food Science Group, tel 0317-484923, wilma.jansen@wur.nl
Application
Your application letter, should be sent within two weeks after publishing of the advertisement to WUR-AFSG, HRM, Mrs M.E. van Leusden/ Mrs. J. Kiersch
P.O. Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, or to afsg-vacatures@wur.nl