PhD scholarship in Metabolic Engineering: DTU 1321 views

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD fellowship on metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. The project will be carried out at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability

Start date: 1st September 2017

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold Master’s degree in engineering/biology/biotechnology or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the Master’s degree.
• Applicant must have strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques, genetics, bioinformatics and biochemistry is required.

Requirements:

• Applicant must have ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated research tasks, and also to be a part of the large research team
• Applicant must demonstrate team spirit and excellent collaboration skills
• Applicant must be proficient with sterile microbiology work and molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA sequence analysis, agarose gel electrophoresis, transformation, cultivations)
• Applicant must possess computer proficiency, including a working knowledge of DNA analysis software
• Applicant must possess excellent communication skills, fluency in English (written and oral)
• Applicant with previous experience with yeast genetic engineering would have advantage.

Application:

• Applications to be submitted as one PDF file containing the following materials:
• Letter of motivation (cover letter)
• CV
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma