POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN MEDICAL MYCOLOGY
A Post-Doctoral position is available for studying the role
of mating-type associated genes in virulence of Cryptococcus neoformans,
an important human fungal pathogen. Projects include the isolation and
characterization of genes involved in mating, hyphal development, and/or
virulence. Experience in molecular biology is preferred. The position
is located in the Dept. of Microbiology at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and is funded for up to
three years. 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.
UTHSCSA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Salary is highly competitive. 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, Rm 5.023V
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 78284-7758
Tel (210) 567-3938
Fax (210) 567-6612
e-mail wickes at uthscsa.edu
