A Postdoctoral 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 Ph.D. 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.
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, Chair of Department of Pathology and Microbiology
University of Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Veterinary College
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3, CANADA
kibenge@upei.ca
Fax: 902-566-0851
