韩国明知大学合成生物学博士后职位

Opening Post-Doctor positions in South Korea

Energy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC)
Department of Energy Science and Technology (DEST)
Myongji University
Yongin City, Republic of Korea

Description

Energy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC) is currently seeking for three (4) high-achieving postdoctoral fellows in the following areas:

(1) Synthetic biology (two post-doctors)

Research will be focused on microbial synthesis of bio-fuels (i.e. iso-butanol, polyalcohol, propanediol, and butanediol) and high-value chemicals from algal biomass.

Qualifications
•Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in metabolic engineering, molecular biology, microbiology, fermentation engineering or other related fields.
•Strong skill on molecular biology is desirable.
•A proven publication record is essential.
•Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team and to guide and work with PhD student(s).
•It is mandatory to carry out your own experimental works along with guiding graduate students.

(2) Chemistry or chemical engineering (one post-doctor); Chemical conversion of biomass into valuable compounds
Research will be focused on biomass conversion into valuable biofuels (HMF, and others) with chemical methods such as catalyst, ionic liquid, and other novel methods.

Qualifications
•Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or other related fields.
•Experiences on NMR, FTIR, LC, GC analysis are preferred.
•A proven publication record is essential.
•Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team and to guide and work with PhD student(s).
•It is mandatory to carry out your own experimental works along with guiding graduate students.

(3) membrane technology (one post-doctor).
Research will be focused on fabrication, characterization and testing of novel polymeric or inorganic membranes for the recovery of biofuel/biochemical separation .

Qualifications
•To be considered, the candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, polymer chemistry and other related fields.
•Experience in organic membrane preparation and handling various characterization equipment are essential.
•Strong background in membrane is highly desirable.
•Experience in pervaporation for organics, alcohol/water separation is highly desirable.
•Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with strong publication record to various international Journals.
•Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.
•Ability to guide and work with PhD student(s).
•It is mandatory to carry out your own experimental works along with guiding graduate students.

Application Materials Required
Applicants are required to submit the following:
1)A cover letter (including contact information).
2)Curriculum vitae including lists of publications, research activities, and courses taught (If any).
3)At least two (2) PDF files of your best relevant publications.

Salary and Other Benefits
Postdoctoral position will be started immediately. The salary will be between 24,000,000 and 30,000,000 KRW/year depending on the candidates qualifications. Right now, the money exchange rate is 1, 063 KRW for one US dollar.

Additional information for post-doctoral positions

1)The appointment is for one (1) year and will be extended further up to two (2)or three(3) based on the accomplishments.
2)We offer a competitive salary, which will be determined based on candidate’s qualifications.
3)The contract will cover a national medical insurance plan.
4)It is primarily a research post-doctoral position funded by the University Key Research Center program of Korean Ministry of Education and Science
5)At least 2 accepted papers for one year would be preferred.
6)Dormitory housing or off campus housing is available.
7)One way of economy class airfare to Korea for relocation will be reimbursed.

Starting date
The successful candidate will be requested to start by February or March 2012.

Application Procedure