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Are you interested in microbial natural product research and working in a team? We have the task of utilizing bioactive molecules inspired by nature to help with human health or sustainable agriculture.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for an ambitious chemist with broad experience in microbial natural product chemistry and an interest in biosynthesis. In this position you will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting edge analytical instrumentation in the investigation into bioactive natural products. The project will be focusing on the characterization of microbial secondary metabolites from different microbes, with the ambition to apply them in biocontrol and human medicine. Your main analytical approach will be based on metabolomics using state-of-the-art high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques including LC/MS, MALDI imaging, NMR spectroscopy and different types of chromatography.
- Isolation and structural elucidation of unknown and/or bioactive secondary metabolites, e.g. antifungals from microbes, using NMR and MS spectroscopy.
- Genome-mining, biosynthesis and mode of action investigations for novel molecules.
- Compounds identification using software and databases, such as MSDial, MZmine, AntiBase and web-based MS-MS databases.
- Experimental design and multivariate analyses using in-depth knowledge of MALDI and LC/MS-based metabolomics.
- Knowledge in genetic engineering of microbes.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
Assessment
To qualify for this position, you should have several of the following qualifications:
- A strong background in natural product chemistry, metabolomics or microbial engineering.
- Highly motivated by the structural complexity of microbial natural products and their biosynthesis.
- Previous hands-on experience with LC-MS, MALDI and NMR is advantageous.
- Experience in genome-mining and genetic handling is advantageous.
- Experience in large metabolomics data handling is advantageous.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- You are hard-working and dedicated to your work.
- You are a team player with a desire to work closely and help your colleagues to succeed.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
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We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
- You can read more about the Department at www.bioengineering.dtu.dk
- You can read the research group here Bioactive Microbial Small Molecules (dtu.dk)
- You can contact associate professor Ling Ding (lidi@dtu.dk ), Dr. Kah Yean Lum for details about the position
- If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 June 2024
(23:59 Danish time)
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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file .
The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
- Information from at least two references
Incomplete applications will not be considered. You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science industry and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 300 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-06-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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