Posdoc and PhD studentship

Two position are available in the laboratory of Dr. Alessia Buscaino 1. 1. BBSRC funded Post-doctoral Position (full term-3 years) We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with a genuine interest in epigenetics and/or fungal pathogens to investigate how heterochromatin domains are assembled and modulated at repetitive DNA sequences. In the lab we are using the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe as a paradigm to dissect heterochromatin assembly. In parallel, we are investigating how heterochromatic structure affects the biology and pathogenicity of the most common human fungal pathogen: Candida albicans. This study will give important insights into the pathogenicity and virulence of this important fungal pathogen that, in the UK alone, kills 7000 people every year. Dr Buscaino's laboratory is part of the Kent Fungal Group (http://www.kentfungalgroup.com/) and it is located at the University of Kent in the beautiful city of Canterbury. For more information about the project and the research in the lab please send informal enquiries to Dr. Alessia Buscaino at A.Buscaino@kent.ac.uk 2. 2. University of Kent funded PhD studentship A PhD position is available as part of a collaborative project between the laboratories of Dr Alessia Buscaino and Prof David Brown at the University of Kent. Dr Buscaino's lab has funding from the BBSRC and the Royal Society to investigate epigenetic mechanisms regulating assembly and modulation of heterochromatin domains. In this multidisciplinary project, the PhD student will combine fungal genetics, protein biochemistry/biophysics and structural biology to unveil epigenetic mechanisms regulating the yeast to hyphae switch in the fungal pathogen Candida albicans. Both research teams are located at the University of Kent in the beautiful city of Canterbury where we offer a well equipped and vibrant research environment in addition to full training. Please send informal enquiries to Dr. Alessia Buscaino (A.Buscaino@kent.ac.uk). To apply for this position visit: http://www.kent.ac.uk/bio/study/postgraduate/projects/index.html