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Umeå Centre for Microbial Research offers Postdoctoral Position in the field of virology or molecular biology at Umeå Centre for Microbial Research,  Umea University, Sweden

Study Subject(s): Molecular Infection Biology/Microbiology
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR)
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility:
To qualify for a position as post-doc you should have a PhD degree or equivalent, not more than five years old, in virology or molecular biology and preferably experience of small molecule screening of antiviral compounds. The successful applicant should have good ability to write and speak in English, creativity, record of independence, and ability

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Our approach has been enabled by a new complete replicating GFP expressing human adenovirus vector. This design allows assessment, in a whole cell context, of the antiviral effect of low molecular weight substances both of commercial origin and from a unique natural source. Structure activity analysis will be performed with the perspective to improve the efficacy and the toxicity profile of the identified lead compounds. The mechanism of action of promising antiviral candidates will also be analyzed.

How to Apply: By Electronically and by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15, 2012 at the latest

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