The Technical University of Denmark is inviting application for a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in supramolecular and bioorganic chemistry under the supervision of Associate Professor Sophie Beeren. The project is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation Young Research Fellowship grant entitled ‘Enzyme-mediated Dynamic Combinatorial Chemistry’. The successful candidate will join a young and ambitious, international research team, which is a part of the Organic and Inorganic Chemistry section at DTU Chemistry.
About the position:
- The position is available from September 1 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter.
- The project will explore the use of enzyme-catalysed reactions in templated dynamic covalent synthesis – combining supramolecular chemistry with enzymology This methodology will be developed towards the synthesis of carbohydrate-based receptors and stimuli-responsive materials.
- The work will include the design, synthesis and characterisation of molecular building blocks and supramolecular assemblies, enzymatic synthesis, analysis of dynamic oligosaccharide mixtures, and physical studies using spectroscopy (NMR, UV-Vis, fluorescence and CD spectroscopy) to investigate conformation, binding phenomena and self-assembly.
Qualifications:
- Candidate should have a PhD in Supramolecular or Organic Chemistry.
- Previous post-doctoral experience is an advantage.
- Extensive experience working with spectroscopy (NMR and optical), chromatography analysis (HPLC, LC-MS), and/or organic synthesis is essential.
- Knowledge within the field of biochemistry is an advantage but not essential.
- Candidate should be highly motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and should be confident in both written and spoken English.
Applications:
- Submit online application (as one PDF file) containing the following materials: Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Diploma (MSc/PhD)
- List of publications
- Contact details for at least two academic referees
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| Organization | University of Denmark |
| Country | Denmark |
| Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
| Subject areas | Chemistry |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | 14 August 2020 |
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