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Postdoc in Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (QSARs)

jobbeskrivelse:

DTU Food at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a postdoc position in QSAR modeling and application, initially for 12 months fixed-term.

QSAR (quantitative structure-activity relationship) models are used to predict properties, hereunder toxicity, of chemical substances. QSAR models are increasingly used to screen, prioritize and assess thousands of chemicals that humans and the environment are exposed to. DTU Food has developed and maintains a free online (Q)SAR predictions database (http://qsar.food.dtu.dk/), with model predictions from more than 200 models for over 650,000 organic chemical substances. The database includes predictions from both commercial and in-house developed models, covering a broad range of properties and effects.

Responsibilities and tasks


The successful applicant will become part of the Research Group for Molecular and Reproductive Toxicology in the Division of Diet, Disease Prevention & Toxicology (DTU Food). The applicant will work closely with two QSAR experts within the group. The QSAR team is engaged in research and counseling, and has a long collaboration with for instance the Danish Environmental Protection Agency concerning application of QSAR predictions in chemical assessments. The QSAR team is currently contributing to three new EU projects, in which the successful applicant will be engaged.

Specific tasks include development of new QSAR models for molecular endpoints of importance for human health effects, as well as publication of results in scientific journals.

Other important tasks include arranging scientific meetings and/or workshop(s), as well as 'contributing to advisory work for regulatory use of QSAR predictions.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a PhD degree within computational toxicology (QSAR), toxicology, pharmacy, chemistry, biology or another relevant scientific area and have a strong interest in QSAR research
• Have strong communication skills and interest in professional writing and presentation (in English)
• Have skills for database handling and IT on a user level

Further desired qualifications:

• Having a systematic approach to work tasks and being able to handle multiple tasks in parallel
• Good ability to generate new ideas and bring them to life

Interest in putting QSAR research results into chemical assessment applications

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 Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

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

The period of employment is 12 months.


Further information


Further information may be obtained from Head of Research group Terje Svingen +45 9351 8880 or Senior Officer Eva Bay Wedebye +45 3588 7604.

You can read more about DTU Food on http://www.food.dtu.dk Application procedure:Please submit your online application no later than 15 March 2019. http://www.food.dtu.dk/

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/PhD)
• List of publications
• The names of 2-3 referees that may be contacted by the selection panel if required

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 Food (The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark) works within six technical focus areas: Biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, food safety, food technology and environment & health. Activities cover a wide range of food products throughout the entire food chain from farm to table, comprising both research activities and research-based consulting and teaching.

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.


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