PhD position in Food Microbiology
Exploring the impact of Bacteriocins on microbiome, resistome, prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria and Shelf-life of poultry carcasses
Position description
This research project aims to address critical concerns surrounding the safety and quality of poultry products in Canada. Poultry consumption is central to the Canadian diet, but the presence of Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) bacteria, poses substantial threats to both animal and human health. This project aims to study the potential of bacteriocins to reduce the prevalence of MDR bacteria on poultry carcasses and to extend their shelf life during storage. Specific objectives include: 1. Characterize the microbiome and resistome of Canadian poultry carcasses to identify MDR bacteria. 2. Study the effectiveness of bacteriocins against isolated MDR bacteria. 3.
Evaluate the impact of bacteriocins on poultry product shelf-life and MDR bacteria prevalence.
Requirements
- Research-based MSc in Food Science/Food Microbiology and closely related field
- Experience in metagenomics studies will be considered an asset
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (French or English)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents to: ismail.fliss@fsaa.ulaval.ca
• An up-to-date CV (up to 2 pages),
• A cover letter describing any relevant background/qualifications/ experience (one page).
• Example of previous research (MSc thesis or publications)
