PhD Researcher in Enzyme Engineering
7 days ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD researcher to join our team at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) in the field of enzyme engineering. The successful candidate will be part of our Computational Protein Engineering (CPE) group, which is dedicated to developing novel methods for protein engineering using state-of-the-art experimental and computational approaches.
Responsibilities- Improve enzyme properties using high-throughput assays such as microfluidics
- Purify and characterize enzyme variants using biophysical and biochemical approaches
- Develop and optimize biocatalytic reactions with the improved enzymes
- Report research results in peer-review scientific publications and international conferences
- Collaborate within the CPE research group, across DTU, and with our international network
- Teach and supervise MSc and BSc students as well as research assistants
- MSc in biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biophysics, or related area
- Experience with molecular biology and protein engineering
- Experience with assay development and microfluidics
- Excellent English proficiency in written and oral form
- Excellent communication skills for working within an interdisciplinary research team
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently
- Experience with bioinformatics including NGS (Nanopore, Illumina, PacBio)
- Experience with automation and coding in Python or other programming languages
- Experience with protein software tools like Rosetta, AlphaFold2, PyMOL, Chimera, etc.
- Interest in advanced computational methods to improve and understand protein function
- Interest in entrepreneurship to make a positive impact on planetary and human health
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Appointment Terms- The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union
- The period of employment is 3 years
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