One scholarship for PhD project is available in the group of Karen L. Martinez at the Bio-Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine laboratory of the University of Copenhagen.

The PhD-scholarship is scheduled to start in October 2015.

 

The group of Karen L. Martinez at the Bio-Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine laboratory of the University of Copenhagen is investigating the potential of semi-conductor nanowires for biosensing using either isolated proteins or living cells.

 

The successful candidate will have a strong background in nanoscience, biochemistry and fluorescence microscopy. An interdisciplinary background will be appreciated. He/she will join a team of 5 persons with interdisciplinary background and is expected to acquire know-how in the various techniques used in the Laboratory required for the project. The candidate will be involved in several national and international collaborations with academic and industrial partners and good communication skills will thus be appreciated.

 
Questions

Further information can be obtained via the email to Karen L. Martinez: martinez@nano.ku.dk.

 

The application procedure:

The application must be submitted in the application form by clicking `APPLY NOW´ below.

The following appendices should be enclosed with the application form, in ONE combined pdf-file (do not enclose other appendices than the here mentioned).

 

Appendix 1: A reasoned letter stating the applicant’s planned role in the specific project.

Appendix 2: Brief Curriculum Vitae of the applicant incl. the applicant’s former work and scientific experience (max 3 pages).
Appendix 3: Documentation of the applicant's qualifications: degree certificate/ transcript of grades

 

If the application does not meet the above mentioned instructions, or you have enclosed further appendices, the application will be dismissed and therefore not taken into consideration.

 

Applications which are handed in late will not be taken into consideration.

 

All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background. PhD students who are already enrolled and carrying out a PhD project cannot apply for this scholarship.

 

The applications will be processed by an expert assessment committee appointed by the department. This is done according to Ministeriet for Videnskab, Teknologi og Udviklings bekendtgørelse nr. 284 af 25. april 2008 om ansættelse af videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter’ (The Ministry of Science, Technology and Development, Executive order no. 284, April 25th 2008 regarding the appointment of academic staff at the University). The applicants will be informed of the composition of the evaluation committee.

 

Deadline for application: 17 August 2015 at 11:59 PM (CET).

 
Terms of employment

The position is for 3-years and is carried out in accordance with Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) on salaried scholarships.

 

The minimum starting salary is DKK 300,175 plus a pension contribution of DKK 44,460. Supplements can be added according to qualifications. Information about working conditions and taxes is available at www.workingconditions.ku.dk and www.ism.ku.dk

 

A prerequisite for obtaining the position as a PhD scholar is that you must be enrolled as a PhD student at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This is according to the rules in ‘Ministerial Order on the PhD Study Programme and on the PhD Degree no. 18 of 14 January 2008’. Successful candidates will be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School of Science, University of Copenhagen and to start their enrolment not later than 1’st June 2012.

 

Information about the PhD scholarship:

The scholarships are awarded under the prerequisite that the applicant is found qualified and that the project is to be carried out in an internationally recognized and active academic environment.

 

It is expected that the Scholar follow recommendations and deadlines from the supervisor on writing reports and articles. The scholarship holder is obliged to carry out tasks related to lectures, exercises, laboratory exercises etc. as set by the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

 

The sholarships are awarded accordingly to the regulations in The Ministry of Science, Technology and Development, Executive order no. 284, April 25th 2008 regarding the appointment of academic staff at the University.

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