Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbial Evolution at the University of Leiden and the University of Manchester
This BBSRC funded project, run jointly by Leiden University (Dr. Daniel Rozen) and the University of Manchester (Prof Ian Roberts), will study the evolution and ecology of bacteriocins and interference competition in Streptococcus pneumoniae. Using multidisciplinary approaches, the project aims to understand the role of bacteriocins in generating and maintaining bacterial diversity and influencing pneumococcal population dynamics.
The appointed postdoc will be responsible for designing and carrying out experiments using bacteria, carrying out next-generation sequencing of bacterial genomes, analyzing experimental and bioinformatic data, preparing manuscripts, and helping with the supervision of students. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant biological discipline and have a strong background in
evolutionary biology. Experience in microbial genetics is desirable.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Daniel Rozen at d.e.rozen@biology.leidenuniv.nl.