BBSRC MRes/PhD Studentship: Structural studies of biofilm-associated proteins from human pathogens
4 Years (MRes Medical and Molecular Biosciences followed by a three-year PhD) or 3 Years PhD, depending on qualifications, funded by Faculty of Medical Sciences and BBSRC at the UK/EU rate. This project is focused on the characterisation of proteins associated with biofilm formation in the fungus Candida albicans and the Gram-positive bacterium Clostridium difficile. The project will involve protein expression, purification and structural determination via protein X-ray crystallography, combined with other structural and biochemical methods. The successful candidate should have an undergraduate degree awarded at an upper second or higher (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related subject (for 4 year programme) or a Masters degree (for 3 year programme). Equivalent experience will also be considered. Candidates must complete the University's postgraduate application form. http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ Form more details, please see: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/cb071 or contact me via this email. Best regards Dr Paula Salgado
