POST-DOCTORAL POSITION
IN MOLECULAR YEAST GENETICS
A post-doctoral position is available at the Department of Microbiology,
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Research centers on the
heterologous expression and characterization of (1) hemicellulose-degrading
enzymes and (2) animal viral proteins in yeast as the eucaryotic host, and
comprises fundamental and applied aspects. The position is available for an
initial period of 2 years but extension can be considered upon satisfactory
progress. It is principally a research position with the minimum of teaching
(only at postgraduate level) required. Excellent research facilities are
available in the Department which, together with large post-graduate research
teams and international collaboration, provide an optimum environment to
conduct research of a high international standard. The annual remuneration is
equivalent to that of a lecturer, with an addition once-off benefit of a
settlement allowance on arrival from abroad, and without most of the teaching
responsibilities. The position has to be filled before December 1996.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology,
Biochemistry or related research field and must have demonstrated abilities to
conduct creative research independently. Expertize in yeast/fungal molecular
genetics and protein biochemistry is desirable. Qualified individuals are
invited to forward their resumé to:
Prof. W.H. van Zyl
Department of Microbiology
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 7600
SOUTH AFRICA
E-mail: whvz at maties.sun.ac.za
Fax: +27-21-80836111
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants
for their interest, however, only the successful applicant will be contacted.
