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PhD Research Fellowship in Mycology / Microbiology, University of Oslo, Norway

Position as PhD Research fellow available at the Department of Biosciences.

The fellowship will be for a period of 4 years, with 25% compulsory work. Starting date no later than 01.10.2016. No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution.

The PhD research fellowship will be linked to the Norwegian Centre for Digital Life initiative, as well as the Centre for Integrative Microbial Evolution (CIME), which is an inter-disciplinary research group supported by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Job / project description:
Most fungi reside in natural habitats, but some species have expanded their habitats into buildings. Dampness- and mold-related indoor air quality problems are associated with adverse health effects, such as allergies, asthma and other respiratory symptoms. The main aim in this project is to improve the knowledge about indoor fungal communities (i.e. the indoor mycobiome) by implementing state-of-the-art high throughput DNA sequence (HTS) analyses. Using DNA metabarcoding and other DNA based approaches we will analyze the spatiotemporal variation in the indoor mycobiome within single buildings and on broader geographic scales and identify the main determinants of the indoor mycobiome. We want to improve reference DNA sequence collections for indoor fungi and improve and adapt existing bioinformatics tools for DNA metabarcoding analyses of the indoor mycobiome.

In the compulsory work (25% of total time) the hired PhD fellow will mainly focus on how the characterization of the indoor mycobiome can be streamlined for commercial applications. The hired PhD fellow will be affiliated with the University of Oslo and will also collaborate with staff at the firm Mycoteam (https://www.mycoteam.no/) that are experts on biodeterioration and indoor fungi in buildings and building materials.

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PhD Studentships in Microbiology, Swansea University, UK

Swansea University’s College of Medicine invites applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships in Microbiology.

Medicine: 2 x Fully-funded PhD Studentships: Population Biology and Evolution of Bacterial Pathogens of Public Health Importance

The successful applicants will join a multi-centre research group (Swansea University and Imperial College) focusing on population biology and evolution of bacterial pathogens of public health importance.

You will investigate the genetic factors involved in generating and maintaining genotypic and phenotypic diversity in bacteria such as Campylobacter, E. coli and Staphylococcus.

Comparative genomics approaches will examine the genetic structuring within pathogenic populations and answer fundamental questions about how genetic variation and genome plasticity influence adaptation and the evolution of pathogenicity.

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PhD Candidate in Development and Spreading of Antibiotic Resistance, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Resistance of pathogenic microorganisms against antibiotics causes considerable problems for human health care. The research group on antibiotic resistance cooperates with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) to investigate the contribution of antibiotic usage in the agricultural sector to the overall development and spread of resistance. This PhD project aims specifically at elucidating the quantitative relationship between usage of antibiotics and development and transmission of resistance. A large variety of laboratory techniques will be applied, including chemostat cultures and genomic analysis.

Requirements

A master/academic degree in Microbiology or Molecular biology (or equivalent)
Experience with culturing microorganisms and molecular biological techniques
Excellent experimental skills in general
The ability to work both as part of a team and independently
Fluency in English, both written and orally
Interest in an applied scientific project

Appointment
The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates.

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. The collective employment agreement (CAO) of Dutch universities is applicable.

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PhD Scholarships in Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

PhD student positions are available for Jan 2011 intake in Environmental Microbial Systems (EMS) Group, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.

The R&D topics will cover:

Bioconversion of waste to energy and other valuable products
Biological treatment of toxic compounds and nutrients
Novel bioprocess design
Microbial ecophysiology and community dynamics in environmental systems
Environmental molecular techniques development

Self-motivated and team-oriented individuals interested in environmental bioprocess engineering and microbiology/biotechnology are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have good communication skill in English and good academic records.

Candidates with experience in anaerobic bioprocess engineering (i.e., set up, operation, and monitoring of bioreactors) and in molecular/microbiological techniques will be given preference. A Master’s degree in environmental engineering, microbiology or a closely related field is a plus, but the position is open to Bachelor’s degree holders too.

A 4-year scholarship will be given through the School to the qualified candidate. The scholarship covers all tuition fees and stipend of S$2,000-2,500/month. The monthly living cost on campus is about S$800-900. Special support for students to attend oversea conferences is also available.

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Researcher Position, Environmental Microbial Systems, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

A Researcher position (at postdoctoral or post master level) is available in Environmental Microbial Systems Group, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. The research will focus on the development of an anaerobic bioprocess converting organic wastes / bioproducts to bioenergy and other valuable products. In parallel with designing and operating novel reactor systems, temporal dynamics of key microbial groups involved in the system will be studied. Efforts to describe correlations between microbial shifts, operating factors, and process performance, will be made employing a combination of molecular and statistical tools.

The successful applicant will be invited to contribute to several different research works in our group. Self motivated and team oriented individuals interested in environmental bioprocess engineering and microbiology/biotechnology are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a full command of oral and written English and significant experience conducting scientific experiments. Candidates with expertise in anaerobic bioprocess engineering (i.e., set up, operation, and monitoring of anaerobic bioreactors) and/or in molecular/microbiological techniques will be given preference. Experience in interdisciplinary working environments is a plus. A PhD or Master degree in environmental engineering, microbiology or a closely related field is desirable.

The incumbent is expected to play a significant role in writing academic papers, project proposals, and technical reports. The initial appointment is for one year and will be renewable depending on funding availability and performance. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Medical benefits and one month bonus (on the basis of performance) will also be provided. Special support for attending oversea conferences is also available. University’s standard salary scale applies.

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