PhD Grant – Department Biochemistry and Microbiology Ghent University

Position for a PhD Grant.
Laboratory for Protein Biochemistry and Biomolecular Engineering -L-PROBE-
Department Biochemistry and Microbiology
(Fac. of Sciences-Ghent University)

Description
The Proteomics unit of the Laboratory for Protein Biochemistry and Biomolecular Engineering opens a PhD position in its research to understand the molecular mechanisms of type II secretion by bacteria. This project is a joint effort between the Structural Biology group of Prof. S. Savvides and the Proteomics unit headed by Prof. B. Devreese. The aim of this position is to use state-of-the-art proteomic technology to analyse the ‘secretome’ of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia.

The position is immediately available, but starting date can be discussed.

Profile

You have a master degree in Biochemistry-Biotechology or related. (minimally a degree of ‘distinction ‘ or equivalent is required).
Students that are likely to obtain this degree before October 2010 are invited to sollicitate as well.
You are strongly interested in scientific research and you are a team player.
Experience in protein biochemistry, proteomics and/or microbiology are preferred.
A strong interest in (bio)informatics is recommended
You are interested to apply for a PhD grant to the Flemish research agencies IWT or FWO

Contact
For more information and for application, please mail to Bart.Devreese@UGent.be. Sollicitation letters, incl. CV can be send electronically.