POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN AQUATIC VIROLOGY RESEARCH

Date of Posting: 
Nov 3 2009
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN AQUATIC VIROLOGY RESEARCH
Competition Number: 
41A09

 

A Post-doctoral position in aquatic virology research 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 2 years with possible continuation. The successful candidate will work in the Aquatic Virology Collaborating Centre (AqVCC), which consists of a collaborative multi-disciplinary group of researchers concerned about eukaryotic viruses of aquatic origin (such as fish, birds and insects) that threaten food security or animal or public health. AqVCC activities encompass both basic and applied research focused on molecular profiling of virus-cell and virus-host interactions and virus evolution related to emerging infectious diseases, and predicted to be of strategic importance in delivering effective tools (diagnostic assays, vaccines and antiviral drugs) for the improvement of animal and human health in the next 5-10 years.

 

A DVM and/or PhD or equivalent degrees are required for consideration. The preferred person would be uniquely qualified in viro-immunology and will be familiar with (1) classical and molecular methods of (a) virus detection and quantitation, and (b) host response detection and quantitation; (2) recombinant protein expression and characterization; (3) cell culture techniques; (4) virus propagation methods; (5) serology techniques; and (6) use and care of experimental animals in research. Ability to write research grant proposals and scientific manuscripts is an asset.

 

 

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 01, 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 3 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.