2012 Research Associate Position in Oral Immunology at King’s College London in UK

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Research Associate Position in Investigating Fungal Pathogenesis and Epithelial-Pathogen Interactions at the Department of Oral Immunology of King's College London in UK 2012

Study Subject(s):The scholarship is provided to learn Investigating Fungal Pathogenesis and Epithelial-pathogen Interactions

Course Level:This Scholarship programme is available for Research level

Scholarship Provider: King's College London

Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in UK

Eligibility:

-International applications will be considered for this position.

-BSc in Microbiology/Immunology/Biological Sciences

-MSc in Microbiology/Immunology/Biological Sciences

-PhD in Microbiology/Immunology/Biological Sciences

-Good publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Student can apply for this Scholarship.

Scholarship Description: We seek to appoint a Research Associate to lead on a project aimed at investigating fungal pathogenesis and epithelial-pathogen interactions. The overall purpose is to characterise the biological function of a specific fungal protein in Candida pathogenesis and how it mediates epithelial immune activation. This project aims to provide essential new understanding to basic fungal biology and the mechanisms that underpin health in context of microbial commensalism and pathogenicity.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Tenure of awards:The post has been approved until September 2015.

 Value: The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications, within the Grade 6 scale, currently £31,020 to £37,012 per annum, plus £2,323 London Allowance per annum.

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection Criteria: We are looking for a highly motivated, hard working scientist who can work independently but also interact creatively within the team. Successful candidate will have proven track record of conceptual and methodological familiarity with host-pathogen interactions, fungal pathogenesis and epithelial immunology. S/he will have PhD in a Microbiology/Immunology/Biological Sciences subject and publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals.

Notifications: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by Post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 09/11/2012

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