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The University of Georgia invites applications for a full time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in the areas of microbial physiology and/or microbial ecology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally recognized research program involving the role of microorganisms in complex environments, in biogeochemically important processes, and/or in biotechnological applications.Topics of interest include microbial diversity, energy-generating pathways, symbioses, bioprocessing and bioremediation, extremophiles, and the molecular basis of unusual lifestyles or physiology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Ecology or a related discipline and at least two years of postdoctoral research experience. [More] |
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Microbiology Graduate Program
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To Apply: The deadline to apply is December 15, 2011 for admission in Fall of 2012. The most qualified applicants are invited to visit February 9-12, 2012, with all travel and lodging expenses paid.
Overview of Program: The Microbiology Graduate Program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. Students pursue a variety of disciplines, including microbial physiology and genetics, cell biology, microbial pathogenesis, ecology, evolution, population biology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics. Trainers in the program include the faculty of the Department of Microbiology and 17 courtesy appointments from 11 other departments.
For more information on the Typical Program of Study, Career Development, Stipends, and Cost of Living click here. |
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Outreach Activities of Microbiology Graduate Students. |
The graduate students in Microbiology are outstanding scientists, publishing in top journals and presenting their research at meetings around the world. But their work does not stop at the doors of the laboratory. Consistent with the mission of UGA as a Land-grant and Sea-grant University, community outreach is an important part of their graduate scholarship. [More]
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EXTREMOPHILES: KEY TO BIOENERGY? |
Are extremophiles the key to advances in bioenergy? Extremophiles are microorganisms that are capable of growth under extreme conditions, such as very high temperature, high salt, or low pH. Studies of the microbiology, physiology and biochemistry of extremophiles have many direct applications to bioenergy because of their high rates of catalysis, increased stability, and tolerance to extreme conditions commonly utilized during biomass processing. Thus, these relatively poorly described organisms offer a unique opportunity for development of new technologies for biofuel production, degradation of biomass, and development of new biotechnology. The Department of Microbiology and the University of Georgia hosted a symposium on extremophiles 19-20 September, 2011, to honor the contributions of Juergen Wiegel, Distinguished Research Professor of Microbiology, University of Georgia, upon the occasion of his retirement. To learn more and see photographs of the event go to http://extremophiles.uga.edu/
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