Two postdoctoral positions are available in the project “HEXPIN. Associative Interactions between Exopolysaccharides from Lactic Acid Bacteria and Milk Proteins. Gaining Insights Deployable in Design of Optimized Food Texture” (
http://www.bio.dtu.dk/english/Research/Research-groups/Enzyme-and-Protein-Chemistry/Hexpin
). The research is a collaboration between DTU Micro- and Nanotechnology, DTU Systems Biology and DTU Chemistry of the Technical University of Denmark.
Responsibilities and tasks
- Biophysical techniques such as DLS, SEC, DMS, SPR, ITC, SAXS, X-ray crystallography, hydrogen-deuterium exchange-MS and molecular modelling will be applied to describe interactions between polysaccharides secreted by lactic acid bacteria and milk proteins and their potential impact on texture in dairy products. The project partners include Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen and Chr. Hansen A/S as well as a number of other national and international collaborators.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent
Furthermore the successful candidates should have - A solid background in some of the relevant disciplines in biophysics
- Experience with protein structure and function
- Documented scientific excellence including publication of high quality research
It would furthermore be advantageous, but not essential for the candidate to have knowledge or experience with the following
- Carbohydrates and polysaccharides
- Protein crystallography and molecular modelling
- Protein-carbohydrate interactions
- Production of recombinant proteins and site-directed mutagenesis
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 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.
The workplace will be at the DTU main campus in Lyngby, 10 km North of Copenhagen in Denmark
The positions are available shortly. The expected periods of employment are 1-2½ years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Profs. Kristoffer Almdal (DTU Nanotech, +45 4525 5852), Birte Svensson (DTU Systems Biology, +45 4525 2740) and Assoc. Profs. Pernille Harris (DTU Chemistry , +45 4525 2024) and Günther Peters (DTU Chemistry, +45 4525 2486).
Kristoffer Almdal
http://www.nanotech.dtu.dk/
http://www.nanotech.dtu.dk/Research-mega/Forskningsfelter/Biomedical-and-life-sciences
http://www.nanotech.dtu.dk/Research-mega/Forskningsgrupper/PolSens
Birte Svensson
http://www.bio.dtu.dk/
http://www.bio.dtu.dk/english/Research/Research-groups
http://www.bio.dtu.dk/english/Research/Research-groups/Enzyme-and-Protein-Chemistry
Günther Peters
http://www.kemi.dtu.dk/english/Research/PhysicalChemistry/Biofysisk_og_biomedicinsk_kemi
Pernille Harris
http://www.kemi.dtu.dk/english/Research/PhysicalChemistry/Protein_og_roentgenkrystallografi
Application procedure:
Please submit your online application no later than 3 June 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:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Diploma
- List of publications
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 is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, inno- vation and public service. Our staff of 5,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are 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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