South Africa, Stellenbosc
Job description
Biological production of antimicrobial agents targeting pathogens in the agricultural and medical industries
The successful applicants will work with a dedicated research team on
the bacterial production of antimicrobial agents, fungicides and
bactericides. The first project focusses on the biological production of
fungicides targeting phytopathogens as a novel non-toxic and
environmentally benign biocontrol alternative to aggressive synthetic
chemicals. The second project focusses on the biological production of
bactericides as a novel disinfectant active against causative agents of
tuberculosis. This research is empirically based and comprises upstream
biokinetics in laboratory scale bioreactors, and downstream separation
of the bioproducts. It will be of interest to persons committed to the
promotion of food security and health through sustainable disease
control via a biological approach.
Closing date for applications: 01 February 2016
Commencement of duties: January 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date for applications: 01 February 2016
Commencement of duties: January 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter
Desired skills and experience
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: This
research follows an integrated approach, incorporating expertise from
both engineering and life science disciplines: Bioprocess, Biochemical,
Chemical and Biosystems Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology and
Biotechnology. The applicant is required to have a 4-year undergraduate
degree in Engineering or Science at honours level. Preference will be
given to applicants who have, in addition, experience in one or more of
the following: submerged microbial bioreactor culture, microbial
physiology and kinetics, bioproduct concentration and purification. The
position carries associated bursaries for the successful applicants for a
two year duration. For further information, kindly contact Prof Clarke
via email: kclarke@sun.ac.za.
For application, please include electronic copies of your CV, ID or passport, academic transcripts and certificates and names and contact details of three referees. The university also requires an English proficiency test (e.g. IELTS-Academic or TOEFL iBT) from applicants whose first language is not English. Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date directly to the same address. These reports should include an indication of the applicant's abilities with regards to: independent scientific work, understanding of technical concepts, design, execution and interpretation of scientific experiments and technical writing ability.
For application, please include electronic copies of your CV, ID or passport, academic transcripts and certificates and names and contact details of three referees. The university also requires an English proficiency test (e.g. IELTS-Academic or TOEFL iBT) from applicants whose first language is not English. Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date directly to the same address. These reports should include an indication of the applicant's abilities with regards to: independent scientific work, understanding of technical concepts, design, execution and interpretation of scientific experiments and technical writing ability.
About the employer
Stellenbosch
University is a leading university in Africa, is recognised
internationally as an academic institution of excellence and boasts the
second highest number of rated scientists of all universities in South
Africa. The university has ten Faculties, with eight on the main campus
situated within the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, in the heart of
one of the world's premier wine producing regions. Details of the
university can be found at http://www.sun.ac.za/english/about-us/Why-SU.
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