Ph.D. in Assisted CO2 Capture-DTU Bioengineering.
Job description:
Join the exciting Neunovo Nordisk** Carbon Dioxide Research Centre (CORC) and unleash your passion for sustainability, creativity and science. The main centre of the CORC is located at Aarhus University, but it also includes satellites of several other Danish and international research institutions. CORC is committed to developing knowledge and scalable technologies that can be used to capture and ** CO2 that you can use:
Here, we are looking for a motivated, qualified PhD student to join CORC's satellites at DTU. The successful candidate will become part of our international interdisciplinary research team, have a regular day job in the School of Bioengineering at DTU, but are in frequent contact with our external collaborators. This is partly other CORC scientists, but there are also people from DTU bioengineering-related projects (as well as researchers from the private sector. Overall, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive and inclusive work environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and a global network.
Duties and Qualifications
We are looking for a PhD student with a background and interest in enzymology, molecular biology, biophysical chemistry, and/or enzyme technology. During the three-year program, PhD students will focus on enzyme-assisted carbon capture, with planned work including improving known enzymes and discovering novel enzymes that may contribute to carbon capture. Specific research activities include enzyme engineering, enzyme immobilization, kinetic characterization and modeling, and performance testing under application-relevant conditions.
We are looking for candidates with excellent qualifications in some of the following areas and interested in pursuing a career in others:
Protein Chemistry.
Enzyme assay development and instrument automation.
Enzyme discovery. In silico analysis of enzymatic reactions.
Enzyme kinetics and kinetic modeling.
Heterologous gene expression.
Protein Engineering & Purification.
Rapid screening of enzyme function.
The relationship between the structure and function of enzymes.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree at an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
Approval and Registration
The scholarship for the Ph.D. is subject to academic approval and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the DTU's general degree programs. For information on our admission requirements and the master plan for our PhD study program, please refer to DTU's PhD Education Rules.
We offer:
DTU is a leading global technical university known for its excellence in research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence in an environment characterized by the respect and academic freedom of the College, and tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on a collective agreement with the Danish Federation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant trade union. The term of employment is 3 years.
The project should be launched in April 2024 or as soon as possible as agreed by both parties.
You can read more about the DTU career path here.
Further information
Further information can be obtained from Professor Peter Westh, petwe@dtudk, or on the research group's homepage: wwwbioengineering.dtu.dk/research/research-sections/section-for-protein-chemistry-and-zyme-technology/interfacial-ezymology
You can find it at wwwbioengineering.dtu.Read more about DTU bioengineering on DK.
The department has four research departments, and PhD students will collaborate with the Department of Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology.
If you are applying from abroad, you can find useful information about working in Denmark and working at DTU – Moving to Denmark. In addition, you have the option to attend our free monthly workshop "Ph.D. Relocation to Denmark and Launch a "Zoom" Workshop" to address practical questions about relocating to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application Procedure
Your complete** application must be submitted by 2 January 2024 (23:59 Denmark time).
The application must be submitted in the form of a PDF file with all the materials to be considered. To apply, open the "Apply Now" link, fill out the **application form, and attach all your materials in English to a PDF file. The document must include:
Letter of motivation for application (cover letter).
Resume. Transcripts of grades and Bachelor of Science and Master Diploma (in English), including an official description of the mark sheet.
You can apply before you get your master's degree, but you can't start until you get your master's.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, religion, or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the field of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedical medicine makes us a valuable player in the growing bioeconomy and uniquely positioned in the transition of health systems to personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs of the life sciences and biotechnology industry and are committed to innovation, new business and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive cooperation with domestic and foreign research institutes and industries. DTU Bioengineering has about 400 employees, of which 2 3 are scientific personnel. The department is located on the DTU Lingebby Campus.
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