Phd Student Position On The Polysaccharide Capsule

Vor 2 Tagen


Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Universität Bern Vollzeit

**PhD Student Position on the polysaccharide capsule of Streptococcus pneumoniae**
**100%**:
The Institute for Infectious Diseases performs tasks in teaching and research as well as in diagnostic microbiology in the fields of virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and serological infection clarification. It is the only university institute in Switzerland that combines all microbiological specialties in the field of clinical microbiology under one roof.

Description

We look for a PhD student for a research project which focuses on the polysaccharide capsule of Streptococcus pneumoniae. The aim of the project is to investigate the impact of different sugars and amino acids on the growth and thickness of the capsule of the pneumococcus. This study includes the latest next-generation sequencing technologies (e.g. RNAseq). Furthermore, there is the possibility to develop diverse laboratory skills within the field of microbiology
Project Title Influence of the host glycome on the upper airway microbiota and Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence

**Requirements**:

- Master's degree in life science or equivalent,
- Background in microbiology and molecular biology
- Strong interest in '-omics' technologies
- Experience in bacterial genetics is a plus.
- Excellent English language skills (oral and written).

Contact Address:
Markus Hilty, Institute for Infectious Diseases, University of Bern
Friedbühlstrasse 51, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland



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