The succesful candidate will conduct research on the genetics of polyketide biosynthesis. This will entail cloning and characterizing polyketide synthase genes from different organisms, modifying these genes to generate novel polyketide struc tures, and developing genetic systems for the heterologous production of polyketides through the expression of the native or modified synthase genes. Succesful completion of a research thesis project in the area of microbial genetics. Expertise in molecular genetic techniques such as cloning, PCR, DNA hybridization and seque ncing, and general microbiological techniques.
Position requires excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.