PhD scholarship in Bioinformatics of the Glycosylation Machinery of Archaea - DTU Bioengineering - #398225

DTU Bioengineering seeks a qualified candidate for a fully funded 3-year PhD position within Bioinformatics Based Mapping of N-Glycosylation of Proteins in Archaea. The PhD project is part of a Marie Sklodowska-Curie doctoral training Program, GLYCO-N, funded by the EU (MSCA Doctoral Network). 

The PhD project is thus part of a bigger interdisciplinary research effort that aims to 1) Understand the diversity and structural complexity of archaeal, microalgal and viral N-glycosylation and 2) Harness this knowledge for new solutions in biomedicine and biotechnology.

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/201030

The PhD project at DTU will be supervised by Professor Bernard Henrissat, DTU, who is the world leading expert in carbohydrate processing enzymes. Amongst other breakthroughs he has established the sequence based classification of carbohydrate-active enzymes and created the CAZyme database (www.CAZy.org).

If you want the best possible foundation for establishing an academic or industrial career in forward-thinking enzyme protein research, this is it!

Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD project is expected to break new ground at the absolute forefront of enzyme bioinformatics and discovery research. Apart from being part of a unique International and Interdisciplinary research training program, the PhD project is at the core of DTU’s efforts of pioneering the use of advanced digitalization methods to map, discover, and predict the function of new enzymes to provide new fundamental knowledge and pave the way for new innovative applications.

Experience with genome and protein sequence analysis, bioinformatics, and Python programming, preferably within enzyme biotechnology is required. Practical experience with carbohydrate processing enzymes and/or SQL is a major advantage.

You must be curious, passionate, and have excellent communication skills in English both verbally and in writing, and be able and happy to travel to take part in the common MSCA GLYCO-N activities.

As a PhD student at DTU Bioengineering you will work in a highly supportive and collaborative team that in addition to the supervisor includes postdocs and young faculty members with advanced skills and experience in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and analyses for carbohydrate active enzymes characterization.

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, and for this PhD position you must not have worked in Denmark before.

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 . 

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Bernard Henrissat.

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 full time for 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

The PhD position is expected to start on 1 November 2024.

Further information
Further information may be obtained directly from Professor Anne S. Meyer [email protected]  or Professor Bernard Henrissat, [email protected] .

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 31 May 2024 (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.
• If relevant you may include a list of contacts for reference or similar.

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin the PhD position 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- and biotech industries 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.

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