Postdoctoral Scientist, Molecular Ecology: LAMP & Outreach

Wifo; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 535,680 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Umeå University seeks a postdoctoral researcher in molecular ecology for a 2 year 10 month appointment. The project centers on rapid species detection using LAMP, with duties spanning lab work, primer testing, and DNA extraction from diverse samples.

You will liaise with partners across Sweden and Finland and help prepare guidelines and outreach activities. The successful candidate should have a doctoral degree in a related field and strong English communication skills, with the ability to work

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Ecology, or related field completed or expected by appointment.
• Experience with DNA extraction and amplification approaches.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory work and further develop LAMP for practical ecological use.
• Test newly designed primer sets on samples from various tissues and substrates.
• Extract DNA from diverse substrates and coordinate laboratory activities.
• Engage stakeholders, create guidelines, and organize webinars/workshops as needed.

Skills

DNA extraction

PCR / LAMP

Lab coordination

Scientific communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology / Ecology

Tools

LAMP method

DNA extraction equipment

Sample handling tools

Job description

Umeå University seeks a postdoctoral researcher in molecular ecology for a 2 year 10 month appointment. The project centers on rapid species detection using LAMP, with duties spanning lab work, primer testing, and DNA extraction from diverse samples.

You will liaise with partners across Sweden and Finland and help prepare guidelines and outreach activities. The successful candidate should have a doctoral degree in a related field and strong English communication skills, with the ability to work