Institute of Food Research Post-Doctoral Position

Clostridium botulinum Researcher

A position is available for a post-doctoral molecular biologist (with microbiology expertise) in the Clostridium botulinum research team led by Prof. Mike Peck at the Institute of Food Research. A principal target of our research is to extend understanding of the genetic basis for the physiological response of C. botulinum to environmental stress. The appointed researcher will work on projects concerned with the development and validation of novel molecular methods to detect and characterise C. botulinum and other pathogens, and with assessing the effect of environmental factors on growth and toxin formation by C. botulinum.

Experience in molecular microbiology and microbiology, willingness to work in a team, familiarity with handling hazardous pathogens, and communication skills are required. Experience with C. botulinum or other spore-forming bacteria, or in anaerobic microbiology would be of benefit, but are not essential. (More details can be found on our web site: [pranala luar disembunyikan, sila masuk atau daftar.]

For an informal discussion please contact Prof Mike Peck +44 (0)1603 255251; e-mail: [email protected] Starting salary will be in the range £24,200 to £27,200 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

For an application form please contact the

Human Resources Office,
Norwich BioScience Institutes,
Colney, Norwich,
NR4 7UH, UK
or Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 22 March 2007
An equal opportunities employer

Institute of Food Research,
Norwich Research Park,
Colney, Norwich. NR4 7UA

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