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Would you like to contribute to finding ways to reduce one of the most important food-borne diseases? The PhD candidate will work on two ambitious research projects to achieve this aim together with a team of colleagues, and will combine both field work, laboratory work and bioinformatics.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We are seeking a PhD candidate who have a strong background on epidemiology and food safety/food science and an interest in bioinformatics. Your overall focus will be to investigate the occurrence of Campylobacter bacteria in sea water in Denmark. Moreover, the aim is to compare findings with campylobacter genome sequences from reported human campylobacteriosis cases in the vicinity. The project will include an in-depth bioinformatics-analysis of survival and virulence genes of C. jejuni subtypes isolated from various steps in the farm-to-fork process. The project is funded by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark and is a co-operation with Statens Serum Institute.
You will be part of a team which investigate the epidemiology of Campylobacter. You will set up experiments with colleagues to sample water areas, collect and process samples in the laboratory, analyse and disseminate the results to various stakeholders. You should enjoy a balance of practical work in the field, laboratory work and data analysis. Our group is strongly engaged in the surveillance of zoonoses in Denmark, and part of the activities of the PhD will be related to partaking in this work. You are highly motivated, solution-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions. It is an advantage if you speak and write Danish at a high level.
As our PhD student you will engage in:
- Planning and implementing experimental work in field experiments (water areas) and in the laboratory.
- Collection and analysis of various samples from the field test areas for Campylobacter and other relevant bacteria.
- Analysis of Campylobacter genomes. Dissemination of your research through publications in national and international scientific journals and attendance at conferences.
- Teaching and supervision activities within microbiology and BSc and MSc student projects and taking part of the research group activities and tasks.
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 within the relevant field such as a microbiology, epidemiology, biotechnology, biology, food engineering, food science, veterinarian science or similar.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate 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
.
We offer
We can offer an inspiring workplace in the Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology, and an active and welcoming student environment at DTU Food.
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.The starting date will be 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.
The position is located at DTU Food, Henrik Dams Allé, Building 204, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby. The primary workplace will be at DTU in Lyngby.
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
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Brian Lassen, brlas@food.dtu.dk
, +45 93511976 or Senior Researcher Marianne Sandberg, marsan@food.dtu.dk
, +45 40314954.
You can read more about the Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology here
.
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 procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 23 July 2024 (23:59 Danish time)
. 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
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, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Research Group for Foodborne Pathogens and Epidemiology analyses and interprets data on antimicrobial- resistance and -consumption as well as foodborne pathogens. The group also conducts risk assessments and develops epidemiological models, monitoring/intervention strategies, and decision-making tools.
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: 23-07-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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