1. Requirements of beneficiaries: • Being a non-Spanish citizen. Spaniards could be exceptionally selected if they satisfy the following requirement: have resided and worked abroad for a minimum period of three years. • Obtaining the phD degree after 1 January 2000. • Not having made stays in universities, the CSIC or other research organizations in Spain for more than nine months after 1st of January, 2006. 2. Time of stay: at least 9 months, maximum 18 months. 3. Funding: salary of 1,938 € per month (14 payments) + 3,000 € of travel expenses and installation. Coverage under the general scheme of Social Security. 4. In those cases where the aid is granted, a contract will be formalized by the center of destination (VISAVET). 5. Topics: • Foodborne Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance: Study of antimicrobial resistance through genetic characterization of bacteria of animal origin. • Neglected and emerging zoonoses: Application of molecular techniques for the detection of emerging and neglected pathogens. • Mycobacteria: Improvement of bacteriological, immunological and molecular characterization techniques for members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. 6. Applications will be accepted for review until June 30th of the present year (2010). Curriculum vitae and cover letter will be required. Please send this information to gestion@visavet.ucm.es



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