BIOTEC is seeking 4 postdoctoral researchers in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Aquatic Animal Health.
Position 1: Study on mechanism of polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis of copepod as live feed in aquaculture
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for the characterization of the mechanism of PUFA biosynthesis of copepod including investigation of the molecular pathway of fatty acid biosynthesis in copepod and analysis of the lipid accumulation and fatty acid composition during different developmental stages of copepod.
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Expertise and experience in molecular biology techniques are highly desirable.
Position 2: Identification of phage-displayed peptides specific to shrimp allergens
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for phage screening, characterization, and biosensors development.
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Biosensors.
Position 3: Development of molecular markers using information from QTL-SEQ and RNA-SEQ
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for using information from QTL-seq, RNA-seq, GBS, RAD-seq for marker development used as marker-assisted selection
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics.
Position 4: Study on the effect of functional diets for immune enhancement on health and performance of shrimp juveniles against pathogens of interest in Aquaculture
Job description:
The candidate will be responsible for testing and analyzing the effect of functional diets (with specific and non-specific immune targets) for their effect on the immune system, transcriptomic profiles, growth performance, and resistance of shrimp juveniles against shrimp Disease (AHPND) under laboratory conditions.
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Aquatic Animal Health, or a related field. Expertise and experience in molecular biology and bioinformatic techniques are highly desirable.
The positions are open to all nationalities. To apply for this opportunity, please send the following documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:
2. Doctorate Degree Transcript
3. Abstract of Dissertation
4. Letter of Intent
5. Three Recommendation Letters
Posted on 5 April 2021.
Updated on 21 May 2021.
