JOB DESCRIPTION
Last Date: 03/23/2024.
The Enzyme Discovery Group at DTU Bioengineering is seeking to employ a postdoc for 1.5 years, 18 months. The focus of the postdoc work relates to outlining of the function and characterization of carbohydrate processing enzymes (CAZymes) via assays on microbial enzymes produced heterologously. The postdoc work is part of a larger research effort concerning functional (specificity) prediction of CAZymes.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The postdoc will be heavily involved in the enzyme selection and as part of the effort the postdoc will be responsible planning, organizing, and accomplishing experiments on biochemical characterization of enzymes to provide specificity data for a range of carbohydrate-active enzymes on their cognate substrates. The assay work will be based on the glycan library recently collected at DTU Bioengineering. The job involves international collaboration regarding gene synthesis and enzyme production and includes extensive collaboration within the Enzyme Discovery group and relevant co-workers in the Section of Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology, DTU Bioengineering. The position will also likely involve training of new group members and visitors in technologies and protocols used in the laboratory as well as supervision of selected elite students and PhD scholars.
The position has direct reference to the Enzyme Discovery group leader, Professor Bernard Henrissat.
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
In addition, required qualifications are:
- Documented theoretical and practical experience with carbohydrate processing enzymes; expertise in molecular biology, enzyme assay methods, and reaction analysis, i.e. authorship of min. 2 recent research articles within this field.
- Experience with enzyme assays and practical assay development.
- Strong technical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as exceptional reliability.
- Fluent English in speaking and writing.
We offer
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.
Salary and terms of employment
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 1,5 years (18 months) starting May 1st 2024.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Bernard Henrissat ([email protected]) or Professor, Head of Section, Anne S. Meyer ([email protected]), both at DTU Bioengineering.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
- List of publications
Applications 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.
Apply
