BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
A 3-year PhD scholarship within the area of Physical Chemistry and Bioscience is available at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The project is based on a collaboration between DTU Chemistry, DTU Chemical Engineering, Novozymes A/S and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University.
We will study the behaviour of enzymes at gas-liquid interfaces (bubbles). Bubbles are frequently encountered in reactors – here, enzymes get into direct contact with gas bubbles when for instance substrate gases such as oxygen are pumped into reactors. Adsorption of an enzyme to gas-liquid interfaces can cause unfolding of the enzyme and hence, losing its function. We shall employ computational simulation techniques to study the behaviour of enzymes at a gas-liquid interface by monitoring changes in structural and dynamic enzyme properties upon adsorption at for instance bubbles of different size and composition.
The results extracted from these simulations will be correlated to experimental data provided by the collaborator at DTU Chemical Engineering. Experiments are performed under specific experimental conditions in a specifically designed reactor to map amount/size of gas bubbles with the maintenance of enzyme activity (i.e., stability).
The correlations between experimental and simulation results will be used to develop a new predictive tool that allows to predict the maintenance of enzyme activity under given conditions. This collaboration also provides the opportunity to be partly involved in the experimental work.
The opening will be available from 1 October 2023.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Applicants should hold a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Computational Science, or an equivalent background that provides a strong basis of computational techniques and bioscience.
In addition, the candidate should have:
- a strong interest in working in a cross-disciplinary environment and excellent collaboration skills,
- strong communication skills and a strong academic record is an advantage,
- excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are essential.
The candidate should be prepared for a stay at Michigan State University, U.S.A. for several months.
The applicant should strive towards scientific excellence, be ambitious and hard-working. Only applicants with great talent, which seek to be among the brightest in their field, will be considered.
The experimental part of the project will be undertaken via the collaboration at DTU Chemical Engineering. It is not essential the candidate has experimental skills, but it would nevertheless be desirable.
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.
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 Professor Günther H.J. Peters (e-mail: ghp@kemi.dtu.dk
or Professor John M. Woodley (e-mail: jw@kt.dtu.dk
).
You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk/ and www.kt.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 August 2023 (23:59 Danish time)
. Applications will be evaluated continuously. 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.
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:
Rudersdal Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 01-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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