Study of the molecular mechanisms involved in bactoprenol recycling in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Posted on: 13/07/2026
Deadline: 12/08/2026
Scientific-Disciplinary Group
05/BIOS-15 - Microbiology
Description
The project aims to identify and characterize, at the genetic and molecular level, the mechanisms of bactoprenol recycling in the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which are essential for its survival and pathogenicity. Specifically, the researcher will develop and apply genetic and genomic strategies to select mutants defective in bactoprenol recycling, identify the mutations underlying this defect, characterize the function of the genes involved, and finally confirm, through biochemical and molecular approaches, the role of these genes in bactoprenol recycling. The researcher should possess a solid background in bacterial genetics and, if possible, experience in the identification and characterization of essential genes involved in lipid transport in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both supported by an adequate scientific publication record.
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Number of positions
1
Funding body
Università degli Studi Roma Tre
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