Position Announcements

Post-doctoral Opening
University of Washington Bioengineering Department
Posted 10 June 2009

The Bryers research group at the University of Washington Bioengineering Department invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position. The overall NIH-funded project is to develop self-protecting anti-infective biomaterials based upon an anti-virulence strategy rather than a killing, antibiotic approach. Candidates should have doctoral research experience in molecular or genetic aspects of biofilm formation processes. Experience with biofilm quorum sensing, genetic manipulation of bacterial species, and confocal microscopy are also desirable. Candidates must have a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field with a strong background in molecular microbiology. Interested individuals should forward (in PDF file format) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names (with address, phone numbers and e-mail contacts) of three professional references and any sample publications to Dr. James Bryers at: jbryers@u.washington.edu.

Graduate Research Assistantship
Montana State University and Antarctica

A graduate research assistantship is available for a highly qualified student at Montana State University. The successful applicant will be involved in an NSF-funded project that examines microbial communities and dissolved organic matter in the Transantarctic Mountains and McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica. The student will be based at MSU, but will collaborate with students and PI’s at the University of Colorado-Boulder (McKnight) and The Ohio State University (Chin). Field work will be conducted in Antarctica.

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Postdoctoral Position in Microbiology/Biofilm Research
Binghamton University, New York

An immediate post doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Karin Sauer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, to work on the regulation of P. aeruginosa biofilm development and biofilm antibiotic resistance. Candidates must have a PhD in microbiology, molecular microbiology, biochemistry or a related field with a strong background in molecular biology. Additional experience in biofilm research, microbial physiology, confocal imaging, and protein biochemistry are also desirable.

For additional information on ongoing research and the Biofilm research group at Binghamton University, visit the following websites:
• http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~ksauer/
• http://www2.binghamton.edu/biology/
• http://www2.binghamton.edu/biology/research-clusters.html

Address letters of inquiry to Karin Sauer, accompanied by a full CV, and names of 3 references.

Karin Sauer
Binghamton University
Department of Biological Sciences
210 Science III
Binghamton, NY 13902
email: ksauer@binghamton.edu

Microbiology/Biofilms Researcher
Semprus BioSciences,Cambridge, MA

Semprus BioSciences is a team of 10 chemical engineers, surface scientists, and business executives working with novel intellectual property that addresses medical device infections and biofilm formation. Part of the company’s technology was featured in Nature and the company gained initial traction by winning entrepreneurial competitions in 2006 at MIT, Harvard, Cambridge and Oxford Universities. The company provides a dynamic scientific environment and is a unique opportunity to be an important part of building a great company.

Semprus BioSciences is interested in hiring a talented researcher who has a deep understanding of the interactions of bacteria with medical device surfaces, along with significant hands on experience with the gold-standard techniques for assessing antimicrobial surfaces in the best in vitro and in vivo models. Both PhD and masters levels students are applicable. Additional experience in evaluation of anti-thrombogenic material would be preferred. The core technology is performing surface modifications to biomaterials to reduce device colonization and thrombogenesis while maintaining biocompatibility.

Learn more about Semprus BioSciences

Interested candidates may contact Chris Loose at:
email: Chris Loose CTO, Semprus BioSciences
phone: 617-577-7755

Cross-ORD Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Program
Office of Research and Development (ORD)

ORD is accepting applications through April 24, 2009 for several Federal, four-year, Post-Doctoral positions. Candidates will engage in cross-cutting research in one of the following identified areas:

- Adaptation to the Effects of Global Climate Change on Water and Aquatic Systems
- Assessment of the Ecological Effects of Biofuels
- Biostatistical Analysis of Multi-Pollutant Exposure and Relationship to Effects
- Decision Analysis Improving Environmental Solutions
- Development of Methods to Assess Health Risks Due to Waterborne Pathogens
- Linking Exposure and Effects Models: An Integrated Toxicology Approach
- Predictive Modeling of Developmental Toxicity
- Regional Impacts of Climate Change on Water Availability and Ecosystem Services

Mentors will be assigned from appropriate ORD Labs and Centers based upon the nature of the cross-ORD interdisciplinary research.

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Industrial Microbiologist or Biochemical Engineer: Pilot Plant
Operations Manager, AE BioFuels, Inc., Billings, MT

AE Biofuels, Inc. (AEB) seeks a qualified person to 1) manage operations of the company’s biofuel pilot plant currently under construction, 2) be the primary resource for transfer the biofuel technology to other AE Biofuel operations, 3) interface with government officials, investors, potential licensees, and 4) prepare and submit grant proposals based on the technology. AE Biofuels is a cutting edge company in the emerging biofuels industry with headquarters in Cupertino California. The company has operations in Montana, the Midwestern US and in India.

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Faculty Position in Environmental Microbiology
Johns Hopkins University

The Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental microbiology beginning in Fall 2009. We seek applicants with strong scientific foundations who are interested in the application of microbial, molecular biological, or biochemical techniques to environmental systems.

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Microscopy based PhD project available to investigate interaction of the protozoan parasite, Cryptosporidium, with biofilm communities

One aspect of this project will focus on microscopical imaging and analysis of survival of Cryptosporidium in both water and biofilm environments. Specifically, the PhD student will look to investigate:
‐ predation of Cryptosporidium life stages within water and biofilm environments
‐ morphological aspects of Cryptosporidium capture and ingestion
‐ the ability of Cryptosporidium life stages to survive and proliferate within water and biofilm environments
‐ effect of biofilm structure and associated communities on the above

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Postgraduate (PhD) Scholarship
WQRA - Water Quality Research Australia

Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship of up to 3.5 years’ duration, which is offered in conjunction with the University of South Australia (Uni SA). Applicants should be completing an Honours degree or a four year degree program with Honours, or hold a Masters degree. The scholarship holder will join a team undertaking research on the distribution and behaviour of pathogenic microorganisms in water. The student will investigate interactions of the parasite Cryptosporidium, which can enter water as oocysts from human or animal faeces, with various aquatic organisms.

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PhD Studentship: Interaction of Cryptosporidium life cycle stages with aquatic biofilm communities

Specifically, this PhD project will focus on the use of in vitro culture techniques and small-scale flow-through and rocking systems for the establishment of biofilms in the laboratory. Studies will concentrate on the survival and development of Cryptosporidium in biofilms under different conditions, the interactions of the parasite with other protozoa and microorganisms that make up the ecosystem of biofilm communities in nature and evidence for communication between Cryptosporidium and other members of biofilm communities by influencing quorum sensing and therefore biofilm structure.

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