Sunday, 26 August 2012

Australia: Postdoctoral Fellow (A389-12MY) Division of Evolution Ecology & Genetics (EEG)

Deadline: 18th Sep. 2012

This opportunity will explore the phonotypic and genotypic characteristics of E.coli in the external environment and the species' role as a water quality indicator.
LocationCanberra/ACT
Term of ContractFixed Term of 2 Years
GradeLevel A
Salary Package$60,690 - $76,984 pa plus 17% superannuation
Closing Date18 September 2012
Position OverviewThe Postdoctoral Fellow will work on a project funded by the Australian Research Council which aims to understand the genomic structure, population genetics and phenotypic responses of Escherichia coli in the external environment and the nature of the changes which occur during an E.coli's cell transition from the host to the external environment. The project's applied context is to better understand the role of E.coli as a water quality indicator.

The ANU offer excellent remuneration and benefits packages, a friendly and collaborative work environment and generous leave entitlements.

Consistent with our values of integrity and respect, ANU welcomes diversity in its staff and encourages applications from women and applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants are advised that assessment will be made against the Selection Criteria and to frame their applications accordingly.

For further enquiries, please contact Dr David Gordon, David.Gordon@anu.edu.au, +61 2 6125 3552
Additional InformationPEWER.pdf
Position description 
Responsible toAssociate Professor David Gordon
Role statementPURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Postdoctoral Fellow supports and contributes to an Australian Research Council Linkage Project examining the ecology and genetic structure of Escherichia coli in the context of its role as a water quality indicator.

Position Dimension & Relationships:
The Postdoctoral Fellow supports and contributes to an Australian Research Council Linkage Project examining the genetic structure and phenotypic characteristics of Escherichia coli to understand the nature of the changes that occur during the transition of E. coli cells from the host to the external environment. The Postdoctoral Fellow collaborates with other members of the population biology of micro-organisms group, the Research School of Biology as well as external collaborators.



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