PhD in glycosciences is available at Copenhagen Center for Glycomics, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, it’s genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context.
The University of
Copenhagen is the oldest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479 as a studium generale, it is the second oldest institution for higher education in Scandinavia after Uppsala University.
Applicants must have excellent language skills in English and have excellent communications skills.
Scholarship Description:
Application Deadline: 2 January 2018
Course Level: Positions are available to pursue PhD programme.
Study Subject: PhD fellowship in glycosciences is available at Copenhagen Center for Glycomics.
Scholarship Award: Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
Nationality: International applicants
Number of Scholarships: 1-2 postdoc positions are available.
Scholarship can be taken in Denmark
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
Eligible Countries: International applicants are eligible to apply for this position.
Entrance Requirements: The successful candidate will have a masters’ degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, computer science or related. Experimental laboratory experience and proficiency in both written and spoken English is required, and candidates with international publications and experience directly related to the research topics of the position outlined above will be given preference.
Other selection criteria considered important:
The grade point average achieved
Strong motivation and excellent scientific skills
Experience with following techniques an advantage: Genetic Engineering, Cell Culture of Primary cells, Immunology, Flow Cytometry, Glycobiology and Cytokine Research.
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD program
Previous publications related to the projects and/or methodologies to be used
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
In all cases, the ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration, and thus the University of Copenhagen wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.
Application Procedure:
How to Apply: The application must be submitted electronically via the job portal of the University of Copenhagen.
Application must be written in English and include
(i) a motivation for the application (up to 1 A4 page),
(ii) curriculum vitae,
(iii) list of publication,
(iv) a copy of MSc diploma and grade transcripts,
(v) a short review of scientific research conducted previously for an MSc thesis or equivalent, and (vi) the names, e-mails, telephone numbers and addresses of 2-3 referees. After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.