Register for Postdoc & Researchers - Molecular Attraction - VT23

Molecular Attraction 

Target group: Postdocs and Early Career Researchers (PhD holders) 

About the organisation

Molecular Attraction is a biotechnology company that develops sustainable solutions to the control of vector-borne diseases by modifying insects and pest’s behaviors. We develop and deliver effective and environmentally friendly products for better mosquito
control. Our formulations contain attractants, phagostimulants or natural mosquito pheromones.

The project 

Consists of standardized and tested our chemical compounds and formulation as mosquitos feeding- killing traps and attractants, under laboratory conditions and in an open field area. We seek a well-qualified Postdoc with a background in biology/ biochemistry, with strong interest in vector borne diseases.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
● Assisting in the maintenance of the laboratory mosquito colony
● Assisting during mosquitos’ experiments in the laboratory and in open field areas.
● Analysis of mosquitoes samples by PCR
● Optimization of the chemicals compound (pheromone and phagostimulants)
● Perform formulation validations and stability
● Assisting in the general maintenance of the laboratory

Required:
➢ Hands-on biochemistry/molecular biology or biology lab experience.
➢ Ability to work with chemicals while following safe laboratory practices/protocols.
➢ Ability to understand and follow experimental protocols for the preservation of data.
➢ Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized, exhibit good record-keeping habits and be able to balance multiple tasks.
➢ Ability to work independently, have strong oral and written English communication skills as this position requires teamwork and data/material sharing within other groups members.
➢ Most importantly genuine interest in fighting vector borne diseases and protecting the environment we all share and live in.

Location: Hästholmsvägen 28. Nacka, Sweden
Time period: 3 months, full time, May 2023 - July 2023.
Contact person: Carina Olivera, carina@molecular-attraction.com

Our latest work is featured here:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-bait-uses-mosquitoes-love-of-malaria-parasite-to-bite-them back/ 
To learn more about us visit: molecular-atraction.com