id: NDkxNDkyMSA3

reference: 4914921

documentId: 4914921

connectionPointId: 7

lastModificationDate: 1544085066063

stillingsbetegnelse:
Laboratory Specialist (Chemist) for Antibiotics Discovery Project

jobbeskrivelse:

The New Bioactive Compound (NBC) section of DTU Biosustain is dedicated to finding the next generation of antimicrobial lead compounds by integrating innovative screening approaches, computational biology and metabolic engineering. The section owns a proprietary collection of actinomycetes that produce bioactive compounds, plus access to another large actinomycete collection through our collaborators. The chemistry laboratory specialist will work as part of a team of other chemists and microbiologists to screen these two strain collections to identify novel compounds with antibacterial activity.

Responsibilities and tasks

The primary tasks for this position are:

• Chemical extraction and HPLC purification of biological samples to identify bioactive compounds
• HPLC method development
• Growth and general handling of actinomycetes under sterile conditions

Qualifications Candidates should have a Msc degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology or equivalent field.

For carrying out the project, we expect you to have

• Experience with common organic extraction techniques
• Experience with HPLC operation and data analysis
• Experience handling microbial strains under sterile conditions
• The ability to work in GMO class 1 and 2 laboratories.

Furthermore, knowledge and previous experience in microbial natural products biosynthesis, actinomycete biology or genetic / metabolic engineering and general lab-experience are highly advantageous.

As our future co-worker, you enjoy working on complex topics and bring

• strong ambition, work ethic and attention to detail
• the ability to work as part of an international team of multi-disciplinary scientists, but also the ability to work independently toward common research goals

Our team language is English, therefore strong written and oral English language skills

are required.

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 terms of employment

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.

Workplace and period of employment:


Workplace is The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability at DTU main campus in Kgs. Lyngby.

The period of employment is 1 year; the position is available immediately

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths

Further information


Further information may be obtained from Pep Charusanti, Senior Researcher in the NBC section, by email to pecha (at) biosustain.dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Biosustain on http://www.biosustain.dtu.dk http://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/

Application procedure


Please submit your online application no later than 10 January 2019 (local time).

To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form. The following must be attached in English:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc)

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Biosustain is an international research center of excellence developing next generation cell factories and bioprocesses for sustainable production of high-value chemical compounds as well as protein-based products. The center uses advanced metabolic engineering techniques and computational biology ensuring efficient and cost-effective design and construction processes.

The center's activities are a balanced mix of basic and translational research, complemented by an emphasis on business development to facilitate commercialization of new cell factories and associated technologies. DTU Biosustain offers state-of-the-art research facilities and assembles world leaders in the field thus offering a unique platform providing excellent talent development and career opportunities.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.


numberOfPosts: 1

jobCategoriesCodes_0: http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C2113

abstractJV_contact_0:
Send ansøgning på en af de angivne kommunikationskanaler

positionTypeCode: directhire

contractTypeCodes_0: fulltime

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

source: DK-STAR