Position Announcements

Graduate Student Positions available
Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University

The Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE) at Montana State University (MSU) currently has a highly active research program related to geologic carbon sequestration, bioremediation, biomineralization, and subsurface biofilm technology. We currently have two openings (stipend and tuition waiver) for graduate students in the areas of:
Reactive transport in porous media with emphasis on mineral-precipitating biofilms (funded by NSF, primary responsibilities: microscopic and image based quantitative and chemical analysis of calcium carbonate precipitating flow systems) and,
Development of biofilm-based technologies for the sequestration of carbon dioxide (funded by DOE, primary responsibilities: evaluation and quantification of biofilm processes in high pressure environments and in the presence of supercritical CO2)

Microbiologist/Biofilm expert
Semprus BioSciences,Cambridge, MA

Semprus BioSciences is a growing, venture backed start-up focused on novel long term solutions for medical device related infections and thrombosis. Our company (formerly SteriCoat) got its start by winning both the MIT and Harvard GSAS entrepreneurial competitions in 2006, and has since scaled to 15 full-time employees, and is backed by syndicate of highly respected venture firms. We are seeking an enthusiastic microbiologist or chemical engineer with deep knowledge of laboratory biofilm models and analysis. Superior organizational skills required along with a strong desire to work in positive, constructive and high energy environment.

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Funded Ph.D. and M. Eng. Positions for Biofilm Research
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

The Biocolloids and Surfaces Laboratory at McGill University has an immediate opening for a Ph.D. student and a Master’s student in the field of biofilm formation and characterization. We seek candidates with interest in one or more of the following areas: (1) biofilm formation/characterization; (2) environmental microbiology; (3) water treatment and water quality; (4) biomaterials and biomedical devices. The selected candidate will use novel analytical techniques to investigate the physical and chemical factors affecting biofilm formation and characteristics in environmental and/or biomedical systems. These projects are funded through NSERC and the Canada Research Chairs program. Selected students will receive full financial support. To apply for the position, please send a resume and academic transcripts to Prof. Nathalie Tufenkji. Review of applications will begin immediately. Selected applicants will be contacted.

Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship for Biofilm Research
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

The Biocolloids and Surfaces Laboratory at McGill University has an immediate opening for a post-doctoral scholar in the field of biofilm formation and characterization. The position will be held in the Department of Chemical Engineering. We seek a candidate with expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) biofilm formation/characterization; (2) molecular and microbiology; (3) aquatic/colloid chemistry; (4) materials/surface science. The selected candidate will use novel analytical techniques to investigate the physical and chemical factors affecting biofilm formation and characteristics in environmental and/or biomedical systems. This project is funded through NSERC and the Canada Research Chairs program and may have a duration of up to 3 years contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter, academic resume, and list of potential references to Prof. Nathalie Tufenkji. Review of applications will begin immediately. Selected applicants will be contacted.

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 email: Dr. James Bryers.

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