stillingsbetegnelse: PhD scholarship in Drug Delivery

jobbeskrivelse:
At DTU Nanotech (Technical University of Denmark, Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology) we are searching for a highly motivated PhD student with strong ambition and commitment to a productive environment. The research project comprises the fields of organic synthesis, physical chemistry, cellular and molecular biology. Responsibilities and tasks The research project aims to develop advanced drug delivery vehicles containing hundreds of compartments. The creation of multicompartment architectures is currently an emerging area of research. Given the tremendous complexities of potential drugs and the immense variety of human diseases, the creation of multicompartment carriers in which each compartment can be independently loaded with different biomolecules and/or drugs is envisioned to be an optimal form of drug delivery, which will create new avenues and large benefits to the pharmaceutical field. The research plan will start by the design and assembly of a library of polymeric nanoparticles with subcompartments which will be extensively characterized by high-throughput techniques. The applicant will have a central role in the characterization of the multicompartment carriers employing techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry or dynamic light scattering. Experience in liposomes preparation and performance of enzymatic reactions is highly acknowledged. Qualifications Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in Engineering. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made on basis of the research experience of the applicant, in particular in the aforementioned techniques, publications and grades obtained in the Masters degree. The assessment of the applicants will be made by Asst. Professor Dr. Leticia Hosta-Rigau. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the World. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years. Workplace: DTU Nanotech - DTU Lyngby Campus Further information Further information may be obtained from Asst. Professor Dr. Leticia Hosta-Rigau, e-mail: leri (at) nanotech.dtu.dk. You can read more about the research group on http://www.nanotech.dtu.dk/Research-mega/Forskningsgrupper/Colloids_and_Biological_Interfaces. Application Please submit your online application no later than 20 May 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU Nanotech (Department of Micro- and Nanotec

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark