PhD fellowship in Microbiology and Phage Delivery Engineering
Københavns Universitet
- København
- Permanent
- Fuldtid
- Develop a method for gentle encapsulation of bacteriophages
- Chemostat fermentations of intestinal content
- Working with in vitro intestinal models
- Creating a protocol for improved matchmaking between donor bacteriophages and recipient gut microbiome
- In vivo animal studies and collection of samples. It is noted that the assistance from experienced personnel will be provided as required until ABD license in laboratory animals science have been obtained
- Gut microbiome analysis
- Initiating your engineering creativity
- Carry through an independent research project under supervision
- Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
- Participate in active research environments, including stays at other research institutions, which for this position will be in both Estonia (3 months) and The Netherlands (3 months)
- Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
- Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
- Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project
- An MSc degree in areas relevant to the PhD project (e.g., food science, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, and biotechnology)
- Curious mindset with strong interest in the importance of our gut microbiome in health and disease
- Practical experience in in-vitro microbiology including bacteriophage assays and batch/chemostat fermentations.
- Bioinformatics analysis of bacterial and viral metagenomes and experience in using R- and/or Python for data analysis.
- Experience within material science and physical chemistry
- Keen to work with laboratory animals (only mice)
- Excellent English communication skills both written and orally
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethics
- High ambitions
- Team player
- Professional qualifications relevant for the position
- Find it exciting to work in a highly multidisciplinary project
- Relevant work experience
- Language skills
- Creative thinking
- Level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work independently
- Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
- Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
- Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
- Publication list (if possible)
- Reference letters (if available)
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School's website: .The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.KontaktTorben Sølbeck RasmussenE-mail:InfoAnsøgningsfrist: 31-05-2024Ansættelsesdato: 01-08-2024Arbejdstid: FuldtidAfdeling/Sted: FOODiframe class="google_maps_frame" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/view?key=AIzaSyDZpFayhRtmaC0ZWoqqln6MrIVjq4Ht6Pk¢er=55.683792,12.544154&zoom=16" title="kort"