POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

Date of Posting: 
Oct 29 2009
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Competition Number: 
40A09

 

A Post-doctoral position in bacteriology is available starting January 2, 2010, in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Funding is available for 1 year with possible continuation. Research will focus on the molecular aspects of anitmicrobial resistance of foodborne pathogens and vaccine development.

 

A PhD in veterinary microbiology is required for consideration. The preferred person would be experienced in molecular microbiology techniques, such as transposon mutagenesis, real-time PCR, protein purification, western blotting, etc. Additionally, experience in animal experiment work and vaccine development will be highly valued.

 

Closing Date: 
Nov 23 2009
Application Instructions: 

Applications will be accepted until November 23, 2009 or until a suitable candidate is found. The starting date is negotiable but will not be later than February 1, 2010. The salary is commensurate with qualifications. To apply, please submit a letter detailing your qualifications, experience and research interest, and a current CV, and arrange to have 2 letters of reference sent to:,

 

Dr. Frederick S.B. Kibenge, Professor and Chair

Department of Pathology and Microbiology

Atlantic Veterinary College

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3

E-mail: kibenge@upei.ca

Phone: 902-566-0967, Fax 902-566-0851.

 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.