A PhD fellowship is available in organic and medicinal chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Chemistry). 

The project is anchored with the DTU Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics and the purpose of the project is to prepare and study prodrugs. The position will be available from May 1st, 2014 and will be supervised by Professor Mads H. Clausen. The fellowship is funded by DTU Chemistry.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in engineering or chemistry with a strong theoretical and experimental background in organic chemistry
• A strong commitment to research
• Independence and good communication skills

Applicants should have a thorough interest in organic synthesis. The position offers an opportunity to work with an international, dynamic and multi-disciplinary project. The studies will be carried out within the Division of Organic Chemistry, DTU Chemistry, which hosts a total of 7 faculty members and approximately 50 PhD students and postdocs.

Approval and Enrolment
The fellowships are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be
enrolled in the Chemistry, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering PhD programme at 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 Mads H. Clausen.

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
For additional information please contact Prof. Mads H. Clausen, DTU Chemistry.
+45 4525 2131.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 22 April 2014.

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, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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