2013 PhD Student Position in Microbial Ecology at Uppsala University in Sweden

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Uppsala University granted funding opportunities available for PhD Students. The position is offered at the Department of Ecology and Genetics for the students of Sweden. To apply for the position applicant must have a master’s degree or equivalent degree in biotechnology, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related fields. The position is offered for the period of 4 years.

Study Subject(s): Research areas include microbial ecology and other its related discipline (biotechnology, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology)
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: Uppsala University 
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility: -A master’s degree or equivalent degree in Biotechnology, Ecology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related fields is required. Experience or strong interest in one or more related research areas, such as microbial metabolism, genomics, aquatic ecology and bacterial evolution, is highly desirable.
-Candidates with experience in novel culturing techniques, and genetic engineering are encouraged to apply.
-Strong interest in the development of laboratory and experimental approaches.
-Self-motivation, excellent communication skills, ability to work and integrate well in an international working environment
-Language: Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Sweden students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:  There is a current gap between molecular and ecological microbiology as the abundant and ecosystem-relevant microbes are scarcely characterized in regards to their metabolism, cell-division, expression, DNA exchange and repair. In this project strains belonging to the most widespread and abundant aquatic bacteria will be established as models to test hypotheses derived from computational predictions of genomic data (retrieved from metagenomes, and cultured and single cells). These often oligotrophic bacteria play a central role in the cycling of dissolved organic matter and determining which carbon compounds are used by these bacteria will serve as a resource for aquatic chemists and biogeochemists working to define the carbon cycle in greater mechanistic detail and at large geographical scales. Comparative genomics and experiments will also reveal the traits underlying their transition between biomes (i.e. from marine to freshwaters). Moreover, studies target towards evolution in controlled experimental settings can help towards understanding homologous recombination and adaptation in oligotrophic bacteria with streamlined genomes.

Number of Awards: not known

Duration of Awards: The Scholarships are funded for 4 years.

How to Apply: The applications are to be submitted by email

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your application till 2013-02-20

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Scholarship Tags: 2013, Ecology, Microbial, PhD, Sweden, University, Uppsala

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