Dear ccp4bb,
Apologies for the off-topic posting, but I would be grateful if you could
bring the availability of the PhD studentship detailed below to anyone who
may be interested.
Funding restrictions dictate that the position is open to EU nationals who
are normally domiciled in the UK.
Many thanks
Jim Spencer
A PhD position will shortly be available (from 1st October 2011 or as soon
as possible thereafter) in the laboratory of Dr J. Spencer in the School of
Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, UK. The student
will use a variety of structural (X-ray crystallography) and biophysical
(enzyme inhibition assays, fluorescence and isothermal titration
calorimetry) methods to study the interaction of metallo-beta-lactamases
(MBLs) with a range of small molecule inhibitors. MBLs protect host
bacteria, particularly Gram-negative species responsible for
healthcare-associated infections, from almost all beta-lactam (pencillin
and related) antibiotics, including carbapenems, the most effective current
treatments for such infections. The studentship is funded for three years
by the UK Medical Research Council and forms part of a larger collaborative
network of laboratories in the UK and Canada that aims to develop new
countermeasures for MBLs as a basis for improved treatments for infections
by antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Applicants should have, or
be about to obtain, a first or upper second class degree in a biomedical
science (e.g. Microbiology, Biochemistry etc.) or a related discipline.
Informal enquiries are welcome to Dr. Spencer ([email protected];
(44) (0) 117 331 2084).
Applications for postgraduate study may be made on online:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2011/intro/apply.html.
Information on postgraduate study at the University of Bristol is available
at:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2011
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Dr. James Spencer,
Lecturer in Microbiology
School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Medical Sciences Building
University of Bristol
University Walk
Bristol BS8 1TD
[email protected]
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/cellmolmed/staff/spencer.html
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Tel: (44) (0) 117 331 2084
Fax: (44) (0) 117 331 2091
