University of Copenhagen offers two 3-year PhD scholarships. The project is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation via a Laureate Research Grant to Kenn Gerdes is available in the Section for Functional Genomics of the Department of Biology.
Starting date: April 1, 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Area of research:
- characterize factors that are contributing to the survival (persistence) of bacteria in the stationary phase using Escherichia coli as the model organism
- gain experience in working with bacterial genetics, biochemistry and physiology, using cutting edge techniques in molecular biology and microbiology
Qualifications:
- Applicant must hold Master degree in molecular microbiology or related field.
- Applicant is expected to have a background with focus on molecular biology, and work with rDNA and/or proteins.
- Applicant having experience with bacterial gene expression will have an advantage.
- Applicant will have advantage (but not a requirement) if he/she passed the Bachelor/Master course “Molecular Microbiology”
- Applicant must possess fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Applicant finishing Master degree between the deadline for applications and April 1, 2017, must confirm this by attaching a written statement from supervisor.
Applications:
- Applications to be submitted their application electronically below including:
- cover letter mentioning personal qualities, research interests and motivation for the position
- CV
- 2 references with names and contact details
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| Organization | University of Copenhagen |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Country | Denmark |
| Subject areas | Molecular Microbiology, Biology |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | February 8, 2017 |
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