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Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Biofilm Formation by Bacillus subtilis) : Dundee, DD1 5EH
Employer: University of Dundee
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk
Location: Dundee, DD1 5EH
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: September 01, 2011
Expires: September 19, 2011
Jobs by tag(s): molecular microbiology biochemistry and carbohydrate biology
Requisition number: LS0094

job description

Grade 7 (£29,099 – £35,788)

The bacterium Bacillus subtilis is a single celled Gram-positive soil bacterium that can exist as part of an integrated, multicellular community called a biofilm. Biofilm formation is a complex process that depends on cell fate differentiation that occurs in spatio-temporal manner. Biofilms are important in all sectors of our economy with examples ranging from human health – they form the basis of chronic infections, to bioremediation – they are required for the effective treatment of sewage. B. subtilis has advanced genetic and molecular biology tools ideal for studying the complex development of biofilm communities.

The appointed postdoctoral scientist will be part of an interdisciplinary team and will be required to combine classical genetic techniques with biochemistry to help elucidate how biofilm formation is controlled. In particular the research is focussed on how extracellular macromolecules interact to help form a stable biofilm matrix.

Candidates should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD. Initial salary will be £28,251 if the successful candidate is yet to obtain a PhD. The candidate will be expected to have the ability to combine molecular microbiology techniques with biochemistry and carbohydrate biology. The appointed scientist will be expected to integrate into the existing team and also interact with collaborating scientists.

The post is available for up to 36 months and is available now. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Nicola Stanley-Wall, n.r.stanleywall@dundee.ac.uk.

How to Apply
To apply on-line please visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/jobs. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Human Resources on (01382) 386209 (answering machine) for an application pack. Please quote reference number LS0094. Closing Date: 19 September 2011.

The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.

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