Positions Available

Post-graduate positions available at IMBM

The Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics (IMBM) is a leading research unit based within the Department of Biotechnology at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). The Institute is a global competitor in microbial biotechnology and metagenomics, and is committed to excellence in research and in the training of future research leaders. Its research encompasses a number of disciplines including microbiology, (meta)genomics, molecular biology, enzymology and bioinformatics, and employs culture-based approaches as well as cutting edge ”omics” strategies to study microbiomes, and identify novel biosynthetic gene clusters and metabolites. The Institute focuses on the research and development of novel, high-value natural products for the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, food & beverage and agricultural industries, as well as products for industrial processes.

Prof Marla Trindade

DST/NRF SARChI, Research Chair in Microbial Genomics

Director of IMBM: Institute for Microbial Biotechnology & Metagenomics, Department of Biotechnology

UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

Office 2.103, Life Sciences Building

Tel: +27 21 959 9725

www.imbm.co.za

E-Mail: ituffin@uwc.ac.za

New 18-month Postdoc position at the IMBM – posted 30 June 2023

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