DTU Nanotech (Department of Micro- and Naotechnology), is an international research and education nanoscience Department based at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). DTU Nanotech undertakes interdisciplinary research involving scientists from relevant areas in physics, chemistry, molecular biology and engineering.
At the Colloids & Biological Interface Group (CBIO), we are searching for highly motivated PhD Students with strong ambition and commitment to a productive environment. The CBIO is a world leading international environment in biomaterials and biomedical engineering that particular focuses on development of new drug delivery systems
Responsibilities and tasks
Four PhD positions in total are available, one within each of the following areas:
Organic and bioorganic chemistry:
A PhD scholarship with focus on synthesizing new prodrugs that are optimized for degrading specifically in diseased tissues and formulation in liposome drug delivery systems. The candidate should have a background in organic chemistry.
Blood-brain-barrier targeting:
A PhD scholarship with focus on drug delivery to the brain where the aim is to engineer new delivery systems that targets brain endothelium based on antibody targeting. Drug formulation is also part of the project. The candidate should have a background in cell biology or biomaterials engineering and experience with drug delivery to the brain with nanocarriers is a must.
Cell cancer therapy:
A PhD scholarship with focus on development of drug delivery systems of chemotherapeutics for cancer therapy. The focus in the project is to investigate combinations of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. The candidate should have a background in cancer cell biology or cancer immunology.
Immunotherapy:
A PhD scholarship with focus on development of drug delivery systems that target immune cells to induce anti-cancer responses. The focus in the project is to investigate targeting of immune cell subsets, evaluate cellular immune responses and investigate immune cell polarization in tumor tissue.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering, cell biology or immunology, 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 by Professor Thomas L. Andresen.
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.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Thomas L. Andresen, tlan@nanotech.dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Nanotech on www.nanotech.dtu.dk.
Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 6 August 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 (an official translation into English)
- 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 - the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology - is situated in the northern part of Copenhagen. DTU Nanotech is a centre of excellence in micro- and nanotechnology utilising sciences across the traditional boundaries of technology, thereby enabling innovative solutions for the benefit of society. DTU Nanotech has approx. 220 staff members. With 40 % international employees, the department constitutes an international environment.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 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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