PhD STUDENTSHIP

CORK BACTERIOCIN GROUP

Deptartment of Microbiology

A Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funded PhD studentship is available to carry out peptide bioengineering with a view to understanding the fundamental biology of lantibiotics with a view to the generation of antimicrobials with enhanced activity against multi-drug resistant pathogens.

The Cork Bacteriocin Group is made up of an International Group, jointly located in University College Cork and Teagasc, Moorepark, of ~20 researchers who are recognized leaders in the study of peptide antibiotics.

For recent publications see: http://www.ucc.ie/academic/microbio/ch.html  http://www.ucc.ie/academic/microbio/pc.html

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with an MSc or BSc (Hon, 1H or 2.1H) in the fields of Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology.

Student stipend:  €16,000 per annum plus fees

Further details from:

Professor Colin Hill.   Tel: + 353 21 4901373  /  E-mail: c.hill@ucc.ie

Dr. Paul Cotter.  Tel: +353 21 4903146   /   E-mail: p.cotter@ucc.ie

Closing date:  Friday, 13 July 2007