BIOTEC is seeking 3 positions for a post-doctoral researchers in the areas of molecular biology, molecular genetics, biotechnology, proteomics, metabolomics, molecular Immunology, biochemistry, medical technology, cell culture technology, and bioprocess technology as follows;
Position 1: Investigation on natural deep eutectic solvents (NatDES) for food and feed applications using metabolomics approaches
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for development of NatDES for food and feed applications including identification/comparison of chemical compounds using LC and GC-MS Based metabolomics approaches
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry, preferably GC-triple quadrupole, GC-quadrupole time of flight, and orbitrap type instruments
- In-depth knowledge of instrument operation and maintenance, data interpretation, and knowledge of background literature necessary.
- Practical experience with informatics desirable.
- Strong analytical and practical skills in sample preparation, LC-MS, GCMS, and data analysis and interpretation required.
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English, ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to maintain and expand knowledge of mass spectrometry techniques through self-education, dialog with other experts, reading literature, and attending conferences and courses as necessary, required
Position 2: Bench scale bioprocess optimization for microbial production of lycopene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for design and construction of a lycopene-overproducing S. cerevisiae strain via identification of optimal gene combination, pathway-wide up-regulation, and elimination of drug selection marker
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
- Design and construction of a lycopene-overproducing S. cerevisiae strain via identification of optimal gene combination, pathway-wide up-regulation, and elimination of drug selection marker
- Developing a low cost and easy-preparation medium formula for enhancing lycopene production
- Developing an easy-operate fermentation system for improving lycopene productivity
Position 3: Generation of anti-NS1 antibodies as a tool for functional study of surface dengue NS1 protein in complement activation
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for as follows;
1) development of antibody library from phage display technology by using dengue immune blood samples as well as a screening method for various forms of NS1 protein (intracellular, surfaced or secreted forms) 2) development of a technology for construction of chimeric antibody
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
- Molecular Biology, Molecular Immunology, Biochemistry and related fields such as,
- Phage display technology
- Cell culture technology
- Genetic Engineering
- Antibody engineering
- Production of recombinant antibody in mammalian cells
This position is open to Thai and International applicants. To apply, please submit the Application Form, Doctorate degree Transcript, Abstract of Dissertation, Statement of Intent and Three Recommendation Letters (should be sent directly to BIOTEC by the person providing the reference) to: Post Doctoral Scholarship ProgramBIOTEC Research Unit Coordination DivisionNationalCenterfor Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)113 Thailand Science ParkPhahonyothin Road, Khlong NuengKhlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120THAILANDE-mail: rsd@biotec.or.thTel: +66 2 5646700 ext 3154Fax: +66 (0) 2564 6707