At the University of #Bern, #Switzerland, a positions at the level of #PhD Student

Characterization of Trypanosoma brucei amino acid

transporters and their role for parasite growth or as drug

delivery systems

To work on the functional genomics of amino acid transporters in Trypanosoma

brucei . Like other unicellular parasites, T. brucei depend on the import of amino acids for their

primary metabolism. The project aims to:

• characterize T. brucei amino acid transport systems by heterologous expression in

S. cerevisiae and/or X. laevis oocytes studying their functional properties e.g.

substrate selectivity, affinity, etc.;

• evaluate their role(s) for parasite growth, development and pathogenicity (and as

potential drug delivery systems).

The international and interdisciplinary research environment at the Institute of Plant Sciences

( http://www.ips.unibe.ch) and the University of Bern offers an excellent opportunity for career

development.

We are looking for a motivated PhD student joining our research team. Salary will be

according to the Swiss National Science Foundation and is limited to 3 years. Starting at

earliest convenience. Applications (single pdf file) should include a curriculum vitae,

description of research interests and experience as well as name and address of two

references.

Please contact: Prof. Dr. Doris Rentsch, doris.rentsch@ips.unibe.ch