BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Seeking a motivated and highly qualified candidate to contribute to our research project with the overarching goal of investigating influenza virus infections in individuals living with obesity. This project aims to gain valuable insights into the susceptibility to viral infections in this population and address the pressing need for new models.
You will work with a team of postdocs and PhD students in close collaboration with national and international collaborators to unravel the molecular basis of influenza virus infections in high-risk individuals.
Influenza A virus can cause up to 1 billion infections world-wide each year. The recognition of obesity as a contributing factor to severe influenza virus infections underscores a growing public health concern, particularly as nearly 40% of the global population is either overweight or obese. Obesity increases the risk of fatal outcome after influenza infection, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The overall objective is to develop an Ossabaw pig model for influenza virus infection in humans living with obesity and use this model to get insight into the vulnerability to viral infections.
New models are highly needed in order to understand the mechanisms behind a dysfunctional antiviral immune response seen in some obese individuals, and the impact of obesity on influenza pathogenesis and virus microevolution. Data generated during this project will hopefully allow us to tailor novel antiviral therapies and vaccines to protect the rapidly growing number of people living with obesity.
You will work with key inflammatory and immune factors related to antiviral immune response and with different methods to quantify protein levels, gene expression, antibody titers and activation of virus-specific T cell populations after influenza infection.
Further, your tasks as a PhD Student enrolled at DTU Bioengineering are to: Manage and
execute your
independent scientific project, actively participate in PhD courses, participate in international congresses, teach and disseminate your research, co-supervise master and bachelor students within your field and finally write your PhD thesis.
Candidate qualifications:
Candidates should have a master's degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, biology, or equivalent.
Personal qualifications are strong motivation, commitment and enthusiasm. An excellent standard of oral and written English is necessary.
Candidates are expected to possess several of the qualifications listed below:
- Knowledge of antiviral immunology and virology
- Experience with molecular biological techniques as qPCR and RNAseq
- Experience with global proteomics including DIA
- FELASA certification
- Experience in bioinformatics, statistics and R
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
You will become a part of a unique cross-disciplinary “One Health” research project.
An interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research and innovation.
The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art, highly innovative and scientifically stimulating environment with ambitious colleagues.
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.
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
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 position is a full-time position.
Starting date is 1 April 2024.
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 Kerstin Skovgaard, mail: kesk@dtu.dk
. Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
You can read more about DTU Bioengineering at www.bioengineering.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 1 November 2023 (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 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. 400 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: 01-11-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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