PhD student position in Medical Science in Clinical Bacteriology

at the Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital. Starting as soon as possible.
The research project has the aim to improve diagnostic and genotyping methods for chlamydia bacteria, especially Chlamydia trachomatis. Applications of diagnostic methods on clinical specimen collections are also included in the project and will provide data on the prevalence of chlamydia bacteria in different populations. Epidemiological and phylogenetical analyses will be used for interpretation of transmission patterns of chlamydia infections.
Requirements: You shall be used to high throughput preparation of nucleic acid, PCR and DNA sequencing. If you are used to bioinformatics work and has knowledge in phylogenetical methods it is appreciated.
The application should include a curriculum vitae, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), references, a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letter(s) of recommendation may be included.
For more information, please contact: Björn Herrmann, phone +4618-611 39 52, e-mail: bjorn.herrmann@medsci.uu.se or Anna Foyer, personal coordinator, phone +4618-611 43 92, anna.foyer@medsci.uu.se.
Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, +46 (0)18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, +46 (0)18-471 1996 and Stefan Djurström Seko, +46 (0)18-471 3315.

The application should be sent preferrably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se , or by
fax +46 18-47 1 2000, or by mail to Registrar’s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 UPPSALA. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/1062. Application deadline on 5 May, 2010.