Biology of Methanogenesis Anaerobic Bioremediation

Center of Marine Biotechnology - University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Category:                    Term faculty, non-tenure track, annual appoinment 

Qualifications:             Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related field.  Experience in molecular biology and microbiology is required; experience in proteomics and protein purification desirable.  Applicant must have a successful publication history. 

Responsibilities:         The candidate will conduct research in environmental molecular biology studying microbial consortia that reductively dechlorinate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by selective enrichment and comparative analysis of 16S rRNA.  Techniques will include development of anaerobic enrichment cultures, isolation of anaerobic microorganisms, PCR-mediated gene amplification, gene cloning, vector construction, comparative sequence analysis of 16S rDNA using DGGE and ARDRA.  Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals is expected.     

Salary:                         Commensurate with experience 

Position Available:     Immediately

Applications:               Send curriculum vitae and name, title and and addresses of three references to: 

Human Resources, Position # R3-0400
Center of Marine Biotechnology
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
701 East Pratt Street, Suite 236
Baltimore MD 21202 

Closing Date:              Application review will begin July 2, 2004 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

The University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Women, minorities, veterans, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.