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Research Scientist- Microbial Engineering

Background:

Melt&Marble (meltandmarble.com) aims to boost the growth of the plant-based industry by providing it with the best and tastiest fats, for both consumers and the planet. We do this by using precision fermentation to produce animal fats without the animal. By engineering microbial metabolism, we can dictate the structure and properties of the fats that our microbes are producing, allowing us to mimic any fat structure, as well as create completely new and better fats.


Position summary:

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and experienced research scientist to work on developing yeast cell factories for production of microbial lipids. Successful applicants will be responsible for the design, construction, and evaluation of yeast strains. The position is largely hands-on laboratory work, but may also involve supervision of others.

Our ideal candidate should have a strong track record in microbial engineering, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for using science to solve tough challenges. The candidate should also be comfortable taking ownership of their projects, working in the dynamic environment of a start-up company, troubleshooting challenging projects, and meeting tight deadlines.

Occasionally, some activities may require working outside of standard working hours. The position may require travel within Sweden and abroad.


Responsibilities and tasks:

  • Designing metabolic engineering strategies for lipid production projects

  • Construction and evaluation of the performance parameters of engineered yeast strains

  • Optimization of engineering tools and experimental workflows

  • Maintenance of detailed records of scientific experiments

  • Preparation of technical reports, SOPs, and presentations

  • Supervision of research assistants

  • Maintenance of an in-depth knowledge of the latest advances in relevant fields

  • Participation in scientific meetings and conferences

  • Coordination of activities with external stakeholders


Required qualifications:

  • Candidates should hold a PhD degree in biotechnology, bioengineering, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering or a similar field

  • Excellent understanding of microbial metabolism

  • >4 years experience working on microbial engineering projects

  • Strong background in the usage of microbiology and molecular biology methods

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

  • Experience in supervision, teaching, and/or training others

  • Authorization to work in Sweden preferred (Swedish work permit/citizenship or EU citizenship/permanent residence permit)


Bonus points:

  • 1-3 years of post-doctoral or industrial experience

  • Experience with metabolic engineering projects

  • Experience with engineering yeasts

  • Experience with engineering lipid metabolism

  • Experience with analytics- particularly lipid analytics

  • Experience with cultivating microorganisms in bioreactors

  • Experience with using genome-scale metabolic models, bioinformatics or analysis of OMICS data


We offer:

  • An innovative interdisciplinary research environment where you can advance in your career

  • Unique opportunity to participate in and lead innovative projects that solve real world problems

  • Work in the lovely city of Gothenburg- Sweden’s second-largest city. Gothenburg is a seaside city that offers a great combination of city life and beautiful surrounding nature

  • Flexible work hours, competitive remuneration, generous vacation package, benefits



Application procedure:

Applications should contain the following:

  • Cover letter- tell us why you want to work with us, and why you’re a great fit this position and Melt&Marble

  • CV

  • Publication list

Please submit your application here.


Application deadline: rolling. Applications will be evaluated as they are received.

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