A Postdoctoral 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 Ph.D. or equivalent degree is 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.
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 3 letters of reference sent to:
Dr. Frederick S.B. Kibenge, Chair -- Department of Pathology and Microbiology
University of Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Veterinary College
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3 Canada
kibenge@upei.ca
FAX: (902) 566-0851
