PhD Scholarship in Synthetic Biology: The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is offering a PhD scholarship focused on advancing the understanding of secondary-metabolite-based regulatory networks within rhizobiomes through innovative techniques and research methodologies.
PhD Scholarship in Microbial Chemical Ecology and Synthetic Biology
Designation
PhD Scholarship in Microbial Chemical Ecology and Synthetic Biology
Table of Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Microbial Chemical Ecology and Synthetic Biology |
| Location | DTU Bioengineering, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in microbiology, biophysics, engineering, or natural product chemistry; strong interest in bacterial interactions or secondary metabolites. |
| Last Date to Apply | December 16, 2024 (23:59 Danish time) |
Research Area
The research focuses on studying secondary metabolites and their roles in microbial interactions within the rhizosphere, employing advanced imaging techniques and chemical profiling.
Location
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Bioengineering.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent.
- Background in microbiology, engineering, biophysics, or natural product chemistry.
- Strong interest in bacterial interactions and/or secondary metabolites.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience in quantitative image analysis
- Network analysis
- Microbial molecular biology
- Bioinformatics (transcriptomics, metagenomics)
- Metabolomics
- Wet-lab experimental work with bacteria
- Good proficiency in English is essential.
Description
This interdisciplinary PhD project will utilize cutting-edge autofluorescence-based microscopy to non-invasively assess optical changes in bacteria and connect these findings to transcriptional and chemical profiles. The project is affiliated with multiple researchers and offers a collaborative research environment focusing on fundamental questions regarding secondary metabolites’ roles in microbiomes, benefiting soil and plant health.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a complete online application consisting of the following materials in one PDF file:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English), including an official description of the grading scale.
Applications should be submitted via the DTU application portal by clicking the “Apply now” link on the scholarship webpage.
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted by December 16, 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Late applications will not be considered.
For further details, please refer to the announcement on the DTU Bioengineering website or contact Professor Lars Jelsbak at lj@bio.dtu.dk.
