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Characterisation of pyschrophilic microbial communities in Antarctic desert soils
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Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics,
University of the Western Cape
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Antarctic desert soils are rich sources of novel cold active microorganisms. Researchers will join a team, in collaboration with other scientists from universities in New Zealand and Hong Kong, to investigate the phylogenetic and culturable diversity of groups of industrially important microorganisms (including actinomycetes and cyanobacteria). Other aspects of this program include studies of gene expression and of key nutrient cycling processes in specialized Antarctic habitats.
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Salary
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None stated
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Application Deadline
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01 December 2010
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Contact
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Don Cowan,
dcowan@uwc.ac.za
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