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Germany - Friedrich Schiller University Jena PhD Fellowships in Microbial Communication

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School prospectively comprising 150 PhD students who will be educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. Four faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutions as well as twelve partner companies are participating in this cutting edge research and training program which includes an innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

We invite applications for 9 PhD Fellowships

The positions are immediately available.

We expect:

• a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Research at JSMC is centred around “Microbial Communication” from various scientific perspectives (including Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Medical Sciences, Bioinformatics, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English

Continue Reading September 21st, 2008

Thailand - 2008 BIOTEC Postdoctoral Fellowships in Various Fields

BIOTEC welcomes new or recent doctorates in the fields of molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology. The following research topics are currently open for postdoctoral fellows:

• Immunostimulation and viral infection in shrimp and crab.
• Genomic and proteomic characterization of Laem Singh virus (LSNV), a new shrimp pathogen found in Thailand.
• Protein structure determination to understand structure-function relationship and catalytic mechanism in human malaria.
• Integrated computational tools for antimalarial drug design.
• Post-genomics studies for identification of potential antimalarial targets.
• Identification of pfDHFR-TS translational control complex.

In order to be eligible, applicants must have recently received their doctoral degree during the past two or three years.

Continue Reading May 11th, 2008

New Zealand - Massey University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bionanoparticle Research

Location: Palmerston North
Term of Contract: Fixed Term of 1 Years
Salary Range: View Academic Salary Information…
Closing Date: 21 December 2007
Position Overview: Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

You will have a PhD in Molecular Microbiology or related discipline, preferably with some experience working in bacterial biopolymer biosynthesis and protein production

We seek a PhD graduate in Molecular Microbiology, preferably with experience in bacterial biopolymer biosynthesis and/or protein production/immobilisation.

Job Description
Purpose Statement: To carry out individual and team-based research into microbial polymer biosynthesis aiming at the production of tailor-made biomaterials.

Responsible To: Head, Institute of Molecular BioSciences through Professor Bernd Rehm.

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November 26th, 2007

USA - Cornell University Postdoc in Immunology

Postdoc - Immunology (host-pathogen interactions of Chlamydia)

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the College of Veterinary Medicine to study host-pathogen interactions of Chlamydia. The position is funded by an NIH grant and will focus on elucidating the roles of Rab GTPases in chlamydia-infected cells.

Qualifications
A PhD in the life sciences and a strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology is required.

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August 28th, 2007

Indonesia - University of Oxford Postdoctoral Researcher Position (Virologist) in Indonesia

Postdoctoral Researcher (Virologist) – Indonesia

NUFFIELD DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

Grade 8: Salary £33,779 - £40,335 with a discretionary range up to £44,074 p.a.

The University of Oxford’s Centre for Tropical Medicine supports three permanently staffed overseas research units in Thailand, Kenya and Viet Nam. The Viet Nam unit has secured a substantial award from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to establish the South East Asia Influenza Clinical Research Network (SEAICRN) to monitor and research emerging infectious diseases, in particular influenza.

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August 27th, 2007

Denmark - Technical University of Denmark PhD Scholarship within Predictive Microbiology and Food Safety

At the National Food Institute, DTU, a Ph.D position in food microbiology is available from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2010.
Apply before: 30.08.2007 at 12:00 (noon)

The position is at joint project between the National Food Institute and the Danish Institute of Fisheries research at DTU, and is part of recently initiated activities within FoodDTU (www.FoodDTU.DK), which among other focus on the development of models and methodologies to optimise food quality and food safety in the catering and convenience sector.

Job description
The Ph.D. project will include mathematical modelling of pathogenic microorganisms (mainly Salmonella) in selected pork meat products in the food chain. The aim of the project is to develop models that make it possible to investigate the efficiency of own check systems in selected food companies, and hereby obtain an understanding of the relationship between the control systems and the actual safety achieved by these systems.

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August 23rd, 2007

Denmark - Technical University of Denmark Postdoctoral Fellowship in Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microbial Biofilms

PostDoctoral Fellowship in Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microbial Biofilms
The RaMAda project (Rapid Microbial Adaptation via Horizontal Gene Transfer) aims to predict and quantify the incidence of extant horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in microbial biofilm communities.
Apply before: 31.08.2007 at 12:00 (noon)

The RaMAda project (Rapid Microbial Adaptation via Horizontal Gene Transfer) aims to predict and quantify the incidence of extant horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in microbial biofilm communities. HGT may play an important role in the adaptive behavior of microbial ecosystems. This project has both an experimental and numerical-computational element. Molecular biomarkers and confocal scanning laser microscopy are employed for single-cell resolved detection of microbial growth and gene transfer dynamics. Experimentation is conducted in parallel with the development of an Individual-based (Ib) model of microbial biofilms that incorporates a description of gene transfer dynamics.

The candidates will join the RaMAda team to lead the experimental phase of this project: Candidates will work on one or more of the following project elements; in situ inspection of microbial biofilms via advanced microscopy, micrographic image analysis, examination of cell growth, motility, and gene transfer dynamics via bioreporter constructs; biokinetic analysis of microbial growth and gene transfer dynamics; quantification of gene dosage and gene expression via qPCR techniques.

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August 21st, 2007

Netherlands - University of Groningen PhD Studentship on “Exploring the Secret Metabolism of an Antibiotic Factory”

The University of Groningen offers a 4-year PhD studentship on “Exploring the secret metabolism of an antibiotic factory”
It’s a four-year bursary PhD position, fully funded; available from November 2007 at Department of Microbial Physiology, University of
Groningen, The Netherlands

This project will be a unique collaboration between the Microbial Physiology department and the Groningen Bioinformatics Centre using a newly acquired state-of-art ultra-high resolution LTQ-Orbitrap mass spectrometer in the Medical Biomics Facility to determine the metabolome of Streptomyces coelicolor.

Project objectives

• Comprehensively explore the cellular and secreted metabolome of Streptomyces species to identify novel antibiotic biosynthesis pathways, using ultra-high resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry
• Understand the fundamental changes of the metabolome during the switch from primary to secondary metabolism, i.e. when antibiotics are produced, in S. coelicolor, our model organism.

Requirements
Candidates should have training in biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. Experience in bioinformatics, and handling Streptomyces, would be a plus.

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August 12th, 2007

Canada - University of Saskatchewan MSc or PhD Opportunity in Molecular Microbiology

Prof. Jo-Anne R. Dillon is recruiting a Ph.D. graduate student to carry out research on “Role of DivIVA and its protein complex in promoting cytokinesis of Enterococcus faecalis”. More information on Prof. Dillon’s research is available at: http://www.usask.ca/biology/dillon.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a cumulative weighted average of 80% or above on the last two years of study from a recognized university. The applicant should have a strong academic background in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential qualities. The ability to work independently and in a team environment is also necessary.

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August 8th, 2007

Thailand - Mahidol University PhD Microbiology Scholarships Program for International Students

The program is designed to attract outstanding international graduates with a high aptitude for science and a strong desire to pursue PhD microbiological research in Thailand.

Each qualified candidate accepted into this program will receive a full scholarship covering tuition fees and stipend sufficient to allow the student to devote his/her full time to graduate studies and research (except air ticket between Thailand and your home country). The scholarships require that the accepted candidates must do research in the area specified below.

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July 30th, 2007