Baza natječaja

PhD Fellow in the Field of Medical Microbiology

Tasks:
You will prepare a PhD in the framework of a project studying medically relevant biofilms.

You will study biofilm development and co-aggregation as well as antibiotic resistance in biofilms, utilizing both standard microbiological and state-of-the art molecular techniques .

Project:
Bacterial biofilms are a new concept in infectious disease, and can explain resistance to antibiotics and to host defenses along with being one of the most important factors responsible for bacterial persistence evidenced as chronic infections.

Profile:
you are holder of a master degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related subject with a strong interest in bacterial genetics and in laboratory work

good knowledge of English is required.

We offer:
a dehousse mandate for 12 months, which will be extended up to 3-4 years upon excellent performance

starting date is 1/10/2009

application deadline: 15/09/09

Interested?
To apply: Mail or e-mail your curriculum vitae + a one page letter in which you explain your interest in the position and in the field of research to:

herman.goossens@uza.be  
Universiteit Antwerpen
Campus Drie Eiken
Vaxinfectio, Labo Medische Microbiologie
Universiteitsplein 1
2610 Antwerpen (Wilrijk)
Belgium

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