BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
If you are establishing your career as scientist within the field of nucleic acid chemistry and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your ambitions, it is the right position for you. At DTU Chemistry you will break new ground at the forefront of research and technology, aiming at new diagnostic and treatment solutions for cancer.
Project
The project will be carried out in the group of Kira Astakhova. It is dedicated to rational design, synthesis and testing of new nucleoside and oligonucleotide compounds as potential therapeutic solutions for cancer and infectious diseases in brain.
Our work has a goal to improve the current issue of ineffective treatment of brain diseases. We work on the delivery issue, prodrugs and aptamer technology.
It is a long-term vision beyond our work to improve the survival rates of patients suffering from devastating brain diseases such as glioblastoma and viral meningitis.
The project is a part of DTU Alliance PhD programme where the fellow will visit and collaborate with our Alliance partner in Ecole Polytechnique Paris France.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within organic and biomolecular chemistry. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:
- Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students
- Plan and carry out the studies of the project
- Trouble shoot the potential problems with your experiments
- Report results to immediate supervisor, collaborators and DTU PhD school on a regular basis
- Prepare research paper drafts and manage submission and revision processes
- Attend relevant courses
- Complete the project with preparing and submitting thesis
To qualify for this position, you must have a master’s degree or its academic equivalent (120 ECTS points) in organic or medicinal chemistry, and preferably have experience with nucleoside and oligonucleotide synthesis.
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
.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by supervisor Associate Professor Kira Astakhova.
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. Starting date is 1 January 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
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 Kira Astakhova at email: kiraas@kemi.dtu.dk
.
You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk.
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 15 August 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 online", 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 and publications if relevant
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma including official description of grading scale
- Two references
You may apply only after obtaining your master's degree.
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.
DTU Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry performs research, educational activities, and innovation at a high level within e.g. energy, Life Science, catalysis, and materials. The overall aim is to contribute with new knowledge about basic scientific problems and carry out research with vast application perspectives - to the benefit of both society and companies. See more on our web:
www.kemi.dtu.dk/english
.
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: 15-08-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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