A postdoc position is available in Sam Brown's lab at the University of Edinburgh. The specific project is flexible, but will involve the study of microbial social dynamics on both ecological and evolutionary timescales, with a focus on quorum sensing and/or QS regulated traits.Current research in the lab combines theoretical, computational and experimental approaches to the study of microbial social evolution, and consequent virulence. Key themes include the interface of microbial sociality with (1) molecular dynamics (Kummerli & Brown 2010), (2) multi-trait interactions (Brown & Taylor 2010), (3) multi-species interactions (Lysenko et al. 2010), (4) mobile genetic elements (Nogueria et al. 2009) and (5) novel therapies (Brown et al. 2009).Preference will be given to applicants with a background in microbial experimental evolution and/or molecular microbiology. Start date no later than October 2011. Informal enquiries can be made to Sam Brown ([url=mailto:sam.brown@ed.ac.uk]
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)Applicants must have, or shortly obtain a PhD.Fixed Term: 2 yearsSalary Scale: £29,972 - £35,788Please Quote Ref: 3014102Closing Date: 1 April 2011For further particulars https://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/jobs/index.cfm?action=jobdet&jobid=3014102 and an application pack visit our website (www.jobs.ed.ac.uk) or telephone the recruitment line on 0131 650 2511.Click here for Employer Profile 
