PhD scholarship in Protein and Proteomics @ the department of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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PhD scholarship in Protein and Proteomics Studies of Proteolytic Degradation of Pig Bristle by Microbial Consortia
A PhD position is available with the Enzyme and Protein Chemistry group at the department of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the project “Keratin2Protein: Novel approach to protein recovery from slaughterhouse waste through microbial conversion”. The research is conducted in collaboration with Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, the Section for Sustainable Biotechnology, Aalborg University and Danish industry partners.

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You can read more about Enzyme and Protein Chemistry at

http://www.bio.dtu.dk/english/Research/Research-groups/Enzyme-and-Protein-Chemistry


Responsibilities and tasks

  • The potential to convert biological residual resources into new alternative high value products is especially important in Denmark and Europe due to serious protein deficit. The project aims at significant protein food chain gain and production of high value products through waste utilization. 
  • The PhD candidate will focus on keratin degrading systems to discover and characterise proteolytic reactions conferred by microbial consortia at the protein and proteome level by using advanced mass spectrometry techniques as well as production and characterisation of recombinant target proteases.
  • The successful candidate is a talented highly motivated and self-driven person who enjoys working with different techniques and disciplines in an international environment and in collaboration with industry. Fluency in English and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications


  • Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.

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 of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Assessment

  • The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Birte Svensson assisted by project collaboration partners.

We offer

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and appointment terms

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Birte Svensson, +45 4525 2740, [email protected] or Associate Professor Per Hägglund, +45 4525 5503, [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
You can read more about the Department of Systems Biology on www.bio.dtu.dk

Application

  • Please submit your online application no later than 8 October 2014.
  • Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
  1. A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  4. Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
  • Department of Systems Biology represents a large concentration of academic biotechnological research in Denmark, including protein and enzyme chemistry, food biochemistry, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, fermentation technology, physiology and genetics of industrial microorganisms and medical microbiology. The department hosts senior and junior faculty members and post-doctoral fellows, PhD students and technical/administrative personnel, around 260 in total. In addition to bachelor, master and PhD education, collaborative research and innovation together with national and international universities and industries is given high priority at the department.
  • DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.

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A PhD position is available with the Enzyme and Protein Chemistry group at the department of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the project “Keratin2Protein: Novel approach to protein recovery from slaughterhouse waste through microbial conversion”.