Bacterial virulence and pathogenesis

Bacterial virulence and pathogenesis

An exciting opportunity has opened up to work in the area of pathogen virulence in an interdisciplinary group at the University of Vermont. The applicant will have a PhD expertise in cell biology or molecular biology. The project focuses on understanding how the hydrolysis of organo-phosphorus compounds (particularly the inositol phosphates) is linked to the dominance and virulence of organisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The implications of this work are both environmental and medical in nature. The successful applicant will have ample opportunity to foster relationships in both areas. The position is for 1.5-2 years and is funded through a grant from the National Institutes of Health. The candidate should have excellent skills in spoken and written English. To apply, email a single pdf file containing a detailed CV and cover letter to Jane Hill at jane.hill@uvm.edu. The position will be open until filled. In addition to hosting excellent science and engineering, the University of Vermont is located in the beautiful small city of Burlington which lies on the banks of Lake Champlain, Vermont. Among other top rankings, Burlington was recently ranked the #1 healthiest city in the US. http://www.cems.uvm.edu/~janehill and the medical school is ranked 6th in the nation for primary care.