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From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 15. joulukuuta 2008 10:16
To: FinBioNet@sender-02.it.helsinki.fi
Subject: [Bco] PhD student position at the VTT Biotechnology Cluster

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial and multitechnological R&D organisation that provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world-class technologies and applied research services, thus improving its clients' competitiveness and competence. Through its international scientific and technology networks, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge and create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders.

PhD student for the White biotechnology/Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence programme at the VTT Biotechnology Cluster

Function: Biotechnology

Job description: To strengthen our research in the White biotechnology Centre of Excellence programme, we are looking for a motivated PhD student to conduct research related to enzymatic conversion of biomass based sugars. The work includes expression, characterisation and engineering of the enzymes, and applying them in metabolic engineering of yeast. The position is initially a two-year fixed -term of employment but an opportunity for a longer period of employment exists, including working in France.

Expectations. We require an MSc degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or in related biosciences field. We expect an interest in scientific research and the determination to complete a PhD. Experience in heterologous expression and mutagenesis of proteins, protein purification and chemistry as well as in enzymology are considered beneficial. You are pro-active, and work well as part of a team. We expect willingness to conduct part of your PhD studies at INRA, in Toulouse, France. Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is expected.
We offer challenging and interesting tasks using state-of-the-art equipment, as well as an opportunity to complete a PhD degree in an international research project presenting scientific challenges.

Knowledge centre/Service area: Cell Factory
Location: Espoo

For further information please contact Senior Research Scientist Anu Koivula, E-mail: anu.koivula@vtt.fi, Mobile: +358-40-720 7158, or Team Leader Laura Ruohonen, E-mail: laura.ruohonen@vtt.fi, Mobile: +358-40- 576 0496.

Please fill in your application at www.vtt.fi/careers .
Application deadline 008-12-27

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Institute of Biotechnology

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FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland

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