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Job opportunities (updated 05/05/2007)

MYCOSPHERE Pte Ltd is a growing company that needs motivated and skilled scientists and technicians in the fields of microbiology, mycology and natural product chemistry.

Contact us if you are skilled, enthusiastic and dynamic and wish to join our team.

We have vacancies based in our laboratory in South-West of France for:

1. RESEARCH ASSISTANT / Marine Mycology (1 position)

Job scope:

- Contribution to the inventory of fungal diversity from marine substrata (corals, sponges,...)

- Collection of marine samples 

- Isolation and identification/characterization of fungal isolates

Requirements:

- A Master’s degree or Ph.D in Mycology or relevant discipline

- Experience in diving, collection of marine samples, fungal isolation and characterization

- At least 2 years of relevant experience in the academic or industrial context

- Computer literate, dynamic, and able to work independently

2. RESEARCH ASSISTANT / Mycology (1 position)

Job scope:

- Contribution to the inventory of fungal diversity of natural habitats in several countries

- Isolation and identification/characterization of fungal isolates

- Participation in the management of a microbial culture collection

- Development of computerized solutions for the characterization and management of fungal cultures

- Management of several research projects in relation with the industry

Requirements:

- A Master’s degree or Ph.D in Mycology or relevant discipline

- Experience in fungal isolation and characterization (classical, biochemical or  molecular taxonomy)

- Experience in field collection and surveys, particularly in tropical countries

- At least 3 years of relevant experience in the academic or industrial context

- Experience in fermentation, microbial natural product discovery would be an added advantage

- Computer literate, dynamic, and able to work independently

3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT / Mycology - General laboratory work and maintenance (1 position)

Job scope:

- Support in the preservation of fungal cultures and culture collection management 

- Management of fermentation and microbial extraction programs

- Participation in natural product screening programs

Requirements:

- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or relevant discipline

- Experience in fungal culture and fermentation

- Prior experience in natural product extraction, HPLC analysis and screening technology in the industry     would be an added advantage

- Computer literate, organized and dynamic, and able to work and interact within a team

Salary and benefits:

The commencing salaries will depend on the candidate’s qualification and experience.

Leave and medical benefits will be provided. 

You are invited to send your detailled resume, current and expected salaries and a recent photograph (electronic format preferred) to:

info@mycosphere.com.sg

or by fax: 33 - 05 53 71 34  97

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