Laboratory technician in marine microbial ecology

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The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities within this multidisciplinary department include the areas of aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science and environmental engineering as well as disease ecology.

The Linnaeus University centre in Ecology and Evolution in Microbial Model Systems (EEMiS) in Kalmar seeks a laboratory technician for studies in marine microbial ecology.

Job description

The laboratory technician will process samples and analyse data to study the response of marine microbes to changing environmental conditions and their interactions in ecosystems. Expertise in microbial and molecular techniques is essential for studying distribution, diversity, function and response of populations. The laboratory technician will contribute with generating novel high-quality data to address research gaps in the field.

Work tasks include sampling, handling, and preparation of nucleic acid samples from environmental samples. Nucleic acid extractions: DNA and RNA, quantification and quality controls after extraction. PCR and qPCR and preparations for sequencing. Use of flow cytometry to assess abundances of phytoplankton and bacterial populations. Measurements of biogenic silica from environmental samples.

The research project is part of the Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial model Systems (EEMiS) at Linnaeus University that comprises expertise in ecology, evolution, and microbiology.

A person fulfils the general entry requirements if she/he has;

• A PhD in Ecology.
• Experience of good laboratory practice.
• Documented experience of marine microbial methods.

Assessment criteria

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of the Baltic Sea ecosystem
• Ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Capacity to interact well in a research group (i.e. team work).

We place great emphasis on personal suitability for the role.

Terms of employment The employment is temporary for 5 months 80% of fulltimes.
Starting date: As soon as possible.

Placement city: Kalmar.

Please note that ID needs to be shown at the interview. 

Contact

Associate Professor Hanna Farnelid, tel: 0480-446296, E-mail: hanna.farnelid@lnu.se 

Deputy Head of Department Andreas Svensson (andreas.svensson@lnu.se), tel: 0480-44 73 19

Human resources consultant Marianne Palmér (marianne.palmer@lnu.se ), +46-(0)480-447303

If you would like to know more about the Department of Biology and Environmental Science, please visit Lnu.se

Welcome with your applications no later than May 6th, 2026.

The application in English should contain a CV (with personal number, telephone and e-mail), documentation of exams and grades, an application letter describing personal motivation and experiences relevant to the research project, copy of passport and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present. The candidates should also provide contact details (including telephone number and e-mail address) of two reference persons.

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