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The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is seeking a Postdoc for the Department of Systems Biology.

Job description
The overall goal of this project is to develop a rapid diagnostic platform for bacterial infections. Every year thousands of people die as a result of long timelines for correctly diagnosing bacterial infections in the hospital. The project offered is part of a larger project comprising hospitals and commercial entities that work together to improve clinical diagnostics with a particular focus on reducing time for diagnosis based on PNA FISH technology.

The project will focus on R&D related to a disposable microfluidic assay platform, including design of channel geometries, material selection, liquid reagent storage and delivery, surface chemistry and methods for dry reagent deposition. The Postdoc will work closely together with researchers at the Department for Nanotechnology at DTU, where state of the art micro- and nano- fabrication facilities are available.

The candidate will work in a research lab with diverse interests within the areas of antibiotic resistance, microbial evolution, human microbiome, and industrial biotechnology. The Sommer lab at DTU is studying the fundamental principles underlying microbial community structure and dynamics, with a focus on antibiotic resistance, the human microbiome and industrial biotechnology.

Qualifications
The candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in the natural sciences with outstanding results and publications from a leading research group. Overall a preferred applicant has an excellent academic track record, solid research experience and is highly motivated towards developing new technology and making scientific breakthroughs.

The candidate should have a proven track record within the fields of microfluidics, diagnostics, PNA chemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization or fluid mechanics.

We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is two years. The position need to be filled as soon as possible and no later than 1 November 2012.

Further Information
Further information may be obtained from Morten Sommer, msom@bio.dtu.dk or sommerlab.com.

You can read more about DTU and the department on dtu.dk.

Application
We must have your online application by 25 August 2012. Please apply online on www.dtu.dk/career and open the link “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV, diploma and a list of publications. The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.