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October 5, 2009

Postdoc position in Molecular Genetics, University of Groningen, the Netherlands at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, the Netherlands

The Postdoc will take part in a large collaborative project (BetNet) of the GBB with the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML, Leiden University), the Mathematical Institute (MI, Leiden University), and the Leiden institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS, Leiden University), funded by the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO), within the Computational Lif Sciences programme. The goal of this project is to resolve the dynamics of gene regulation networks, by using the quantitative demands on the shape of bacterial bet-hedging strategy distributions that are imposed by fluctuating selection environments. As a model system, we study the adaptation of the distribution of sporulation-initiation timing in B.subtilis to randomly changing environments and cue reliability.

The project at Molecular Genetics mainly focuses on the experimental part, involving the design and execution of specific selection experiments in B. subtilis, the characterization of evolved strains by transcriptome analysis, time lapse microscopy, FACS, and whole genome resequencing of selected strains. For the modeling, evolution biology and bioinformnatics we will closely collaborate with the partners in Leiden.

Requirements: PhD degree in Molecular Microbiology or related disciplines. Preferably experience in working with Bacillus subtilis.

Appointment We offer a temporary full time position for a period of 2.5 years. Monthly gross salary is from €2379,- to €3755,- a month depending on qualification and experience of the applicant. Appointment will be under the term of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten).

Further information and a full project desciption can be obtained by mailing o.p.kuipers@rug.nl. Applications: send a CV + accompanying letter to o.p.kuipers@rug.nl before October 31. The positions are at the Molecular Genetics Dept., University of Groningen, Kerklaan 30, 9728 XG Haren, the Netherlands.

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April 3, 2009

Ph.D. positions in Jan Kok's lab (Groningen):

Dear colleagues,

I would really appreciate if you would disseminate the following to _excellen_t students that you may be guiding at the moment or that have just finished and are looking for a PhD position: I have a number of possible bursary proposals on /Lactococcus lactis/ as well as /Enterococcus faecalis/ research in the frame of our yearly Ubbo Emmius Scholarship awards. See below for more information.

With best regards, Jan Kok

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