The Australian Society for Microbiology

Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Immunology

Discipline of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Central Clinical School

Faculty of Medicine

Reference No. SO8/082

The University of Sydney invites applications from suitably qualified Immunologists for appointments to Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Faculty of Medicine. The Discipline has strong established links with the Department of Clinical Immunology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Centenary Institute and has new reseach and teaching facilities. Excellent flow cytometry and new animal facilities are available and a refurbished laboratory will be available for the successful applicant.

The ideal candidate will have an established active research program, demonstrated by research funding and publications and also be enthusiastic about teaching Immunology to medical, science and postgraduate students. The Immunology courses are well established and include a large, successful honours program. The appointee will have management experience that will enable him/her to contribute to the further strengthening of the Discipline of Infectious Diseases and Immunology.

The successfully appointed candidate will be offered a full time continuing appointment. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated including employer's contribution to superannuation. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

For full Candidate Information Pack and to apply please contact: Nicola Robertson, Recruitment Consultant at srsacademic@usyd.edu.au or telephone +612 9351 3324

Closing date for applications 23 July 2008

Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy

The Commonwealth Fund invites promising mid-career professionals—academic researchers, clinicians, managers, government policymakers, and journalists—from Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, to apply for a unique opportunity to spend up to 12 months in the United States as a Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice. Fellows work with leading U.S. experts to conduct a research study that addresses a critical issue on the health policy agenda in both the U.S. and their home country.

http://www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships/fellowships_list.htm?attrib_id=9157

Closing date for applications: 5 September 2008

Thermo Fisher

Scientific

Technical Support Executive

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Great Team Environment, Supportive and Friendly
Attractive Salary Package & Benefits

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Microbiology Division are currently seeking a qualified and experiences Microbiologist or Medical Scientist to join their dedicated and hightly experiences team in the role of Technical Support Executive.

Oxoid (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) began in 1924 when the science of bacteriology was just beginning. Originally providing glandular extracts and other products to hospitals and laboratories. Oxoid operating throughout the world, is a leader in the manufacture and distribution of products used to isolate and identify bacteria and other organisms causing spoilage or disease.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will enjoy a varied role. Supporting clinical, pharmaceutical and food customers with enquiries that could include; antibiotic sensitivity testing; culture media; supplements and raw materials; diagnostic reagents; toxin detection and support in accreditation. Your role will also encompass:

Providing technical support to customers and internal staff both over the phone and face to face
Investigation of complaints
Review of published material
Support in preparation of training materials and delivery
Assisting with preparation of marketing material, market research, account support and attending conferences

The successful candidate will have strong microbiologyt experience supported by relevant tertiary qualifications, you should also be able to demonstrate the following experience and atributes:

Strong, solution focused customer service skills with ability to resolve complaints with diplomacy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and engender trust and confidence with internal and external customers
Methodical, structured and organised approach to planning and execution of work
Desire to make a positive contribution to a successful team
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and take responsibility for decisions

Oxoid (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) continues to grow and with an open, relaxed and supportive environment offers an excellent opportunity to join a professional, highly respected team where you will be able to continue developing your skills both through training and practical application.

Enquiries to....

Kate Woodland

Fish Recruiting

Phone: 08 8267 5920

Mobile: 0438 883 143

Email: kate@fishrecruiting.com.au

Postdoctoral Position

The Genetics of Biofilms Laboratory

Institut Pasteur, France

A 3-year post-doctoral position will be open starting June 2008 in the Genetics of Biofilms Laboratory at the Institut Pasteur, Paris, France (see www.pasteur.fr/recherche/unites/Ggb/)

The future collaborator will interact with clinical microbiologists, physico-chemists and bacterial geneticists of the Institut Pasteur and the Institute Curie. The aim of the project is to get a better understanding of the ecology and dynamics of bacterial surface colonization in central venous port-catheters. Using both natural catheter flora and major pathogens, including E.coli, P.aeruginosa and S.aureus, the candidate will contribute to develop a controlled in vivo rat model of central venous port-catheters infections. This model will be used to study the role of bacteria - bacteria interactions in these settings and to evaluate potential anti-adhesive and/or anti-thrombosis strategies.

The appointee is expected to have a good knowledge of bacterial genetics and molecular biology. Experience in metagenomic and in conducting in vivo animal experiment would be an asset.

This post-doctoral position will be paid by the Institut Pasteur at a level determined by the appointee's experience (ca. 1900 - 2000€/month).

Please, contact Jean-Marc Ghigo by e-mail at jmghigo@pasteur.fr and send a C.V., a list of publications, a letter describing your background and research goals, the date at which you would like to start and the names and e-mail addresses of at least two advisors willing to send in letter of recommendation.

ATSE-CRAWFORD FUND FELLOWSHIP FOR 2009

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) CRAWFORD FUND FELLOWSHIP FOR 2009 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The ATSE Crawford Fund Fellowship was established in 2002 with the generous support of Dr Brian Booth AM FTSE.

The aim of the Fellowship is to provide further training of an argiculatural scientist from a selection group of developing countries whose work has shown significant potential. The training will take place at an Australian argicultural institution and will emphasize the application of knowledge to increased agricultural production in the Fellow's home country.

The Fellowing will be offered annually to an agricultural scientist below the age of 35 years who is a citizen of, or who is working in, on of the following countries;

Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burma
Cambodia
East Timor
Fiji
Indonesia
Laos
Nepal
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Soloman Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu and Kirabati
Vanuatu
Vietnman

Nominations supported by two proposers, one of whom must be an Australian, should be made on the nomination form obtainable from The ATSE Crawford Fund Central Office, I Leonard Street, Parkville, 3052, Victoria, Australia (email: tlangley@mira.net) or from the Crawford Website http://www.crawfordfund.org

Closing Date for Nominations: 1 September 2008

All Enquiries to:

Cathy Reade

Coordinator - Public Awareness

Crawford Fund

Ph/Fax: 07 5448 3095

Mobile: 0413 575 934