POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN FUNGAL BIOFILMS
A Post-Doctoral position is available for studying biofilm formation in
Candida albicans. Projects include the establishment of biofilm models,
determination of antifungal susceptibility of biofilm organisms, and
analysis of gene expression during the course of biofilm formation.
Biofilm experience in any microbial system will be an asset. Molecular
experience or a strong background in yeast or fungal genetics/molecular
biology will also be helpful, but is not required.
The position is located at The University of Texas, Health Science
Center at San Antonio and will involve a joint collaboration between the
Departments of Medicine and Microbiology. The Health Science Center has
one of the largest groups of internationally recognized mycologists
working on human fungal pathogens and offers an excellent opportunity to
enter the field of medical mycology. The city of San Antonio is one of
the ten largest in the country yet is one of the most affordable to live
in. Salary is highly competitive and starting date is anytime after Jan
1, 2000.
UTHSCSA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Applications may be sent by mail, fax, or e-mail and must include the
following: a detailed C.V. and contact information for three references.
Send to:
Brian Wickes, Ph.D.
Dept. of Microbiology
Mail Code 7850
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 78284-7758
Fax (210) 567-6612
e-mail wickes at uthscsa.edu
