Post-doctoral position in Microbiology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

Offer description

To work in a  clinically-relevant projects at the interface of genetics, biochemistry and medical microbiology.

Your project:  You will investigate in particular the mobilization processes of resistance genes from their natural reservoirs to their targets and participate to decipher any novel  antibiotic resistance mechanisms including to fosfomycin. You will also contribute to the discovery of novel resistance genes that are spreading worldwide,  to develop novel rapid diagnostic tests for antibiotic resistance detection and evaluate/develop novel antibiotics .

We offer:  Cutting-edge research projects, excellent research facilities and  full funding and  the possibility to join a ver highly competitive group: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=nordmann+p

Specific requirements

You have: a PhD degree in Life Sciences or/and MD/Pharm D degree in  Medicine/Pharmacy  and a strong interest in studying antibiotic resistance in the context of  molecular microbiology/and protein analyses.

Knowledge in antimicrobial resistance and sequencing and genome analysis will be highly appreciated.

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