Ph.D. position opening(s) in Microbiology/Biofilm research at Binghamton University, USA

The Microbial Biofilm Research group at the Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University offers a number of Ph.D. Fellowships and Research Assistantships each year to new students. Applications are now being accepted for students who intend to begin study during the Fall Semester 2009. Both Fellowships and Research Assistantships offer annual stipends of US$17,000 plus tuition. Position availability will depend on funding. Support is available for up to four years.

Students may focus their studies in the areas of (1) Biofilm development and antibiotic resistance, (2) Biofilm dispersion, or (3) Coaggregation and signaling of oral and freshwater biofilms. Ph.D. positions in the field of biofilms provide an excellent opportunity for students to collaborate on research projects with faculty and students of the Microbial Biofilm Research group. For further information, please visit: http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~ksauer/index_files/Page628.htm.

For best consideration, applications should be complete by 31 January 2009, although assistantships may be available to later applicants. Questions may be addressed to Drs. Karin Sauer (ksauer[ at ]binghamton.edu), Alexander Rickard (arickard[ at ]binghamton.edu), and David Davies (dgdavies[ at ]binghamton.edu).