Ph.D. Fellowship (Biomolecular Systems): DTU Chemistry 784 views

Ph.D. Fellowship (Biomolecular Systems): DTU Chemistry

Ph.D. Fellowship in Computational Spectroscopy of Biomolecular Systems at the Technical University Of Denmark (DTU).

A 03-year Ph.D. scholarship in computational spectroscopy of biomolecular systems is available with Assistant Professor Jógvan Magnus Haugaard Olsen.

Funding: The position is funded through a Villum Young Investigator grant. Starting date is 1 January 2022.

Description

Research Theme

1. The research in the group is focused on the development and application of multiscale and fragmentation methods to study large and complex systems.
2. Primarily simulating linear and non-linear spectroscopic processes in biologically relevant systems.
3. Analysis and interpretation of experimental spectroscopic studies of biomolecular systems can be very challenging due to the complexity of the biological matter and/or the use of advanced spectroscopic techniques.
4. Development of a computational methodology that will make it possible to simulate a wide range of spectroscopic techniques applied to large and complex biomolecular systems (proteins, cell membranes, and nucleic acids).
5. Methods will be based on quantum-classical embedding methods aimed at electronic-structure calculations of spectroscopic properties. 

Required Qualifications

1. Hold 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.
2. Candidates with a background in theoretical and computational chemistry are preferred and programming skills (e.g., Fortran/C/C++ and Python) are desirable. 

Tasks Involved

1. Carry out independent scientific research within the area (written dissertation and public defense of your Ph.D. work).
2. The Ph.D. project involves theoretical derivations of methodology and its implementation in computer code.
3. Apply the methods to relevant biochemical and biophysical problems.
4. The Ph.D. program also consists of coursework corresponding to 30 ECTS, teaching and dissemination activities corresponding to approximately 3 months, and external research stays.

How to Apply

The complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 September 2021.

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file.

The application file must include the following documents:

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.