Postdoctoral Researcher in Enzyme Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine (MWLC) aims to contribute to the improvement of human health by conducting cutting-edge research in reparative medicine and related subjects, by creating a new platform for synergies between academia and innovation in Sweden and Hong Kong as well as China, and fostering future leaders in both academia and industry.

Description of the research group and project
Dr. Linxian Li’s Laboratory has long interests in developing novel therapeutics for clinical applications. Committed to translating new technology for medical use, the Li group focuses on using chemical synthesis, biological tools and artificial intelligence to develop mRNA therapeutics. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for research initiatives in enzyme engineering.

One postdoc position in Enzyme Engineering
We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher with the following qualifications and experience:

• Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent with strong background in enzyme engineering or related area
• Demonstrated experience using bioinformatics for sequence optimization, plasmid construction, fermentation, and purification
• Experience in building gene mutant library will be considered an asset
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required
• The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment

The employment
The employment is to start as soon as possible until 30 November 2023.

The assignment is located at MWLC, Hong Kong, and the employment will follow local labour laws in Hong Kong.

A competitive remuneration package including 10% on top of basic salary (fully-taxable) intended as pension will be offered in addition to MPF employer’s contribution and medical benefits.

Entry requirements
At KI the Postdoctoral researcher position is regarded as an early career step after a doctoral degree. Qualified to be employed as a Postdoctoral researcher is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence.

To be qualified for this position, a doctorate or equivalent with strong background in enzyme engineering is required.

Application process
An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A doctoral certificate or equivalent
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)
• Applicants should arrange to have at least two letters of reference

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Interviews will start when applications are received until the position is filled.

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