Postdoc in discovery and functional characterization of carbohydrate processing enzymes (CAZymes) - DTU Bioengineering

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Postdoc in discovery and functional characterization of carbohydrate processing enzymes (CAZymes) - DTU Bioengineering
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Job Description

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.

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3318
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 03/08/2024, 03:12 AM
• Apply Before 03/22/2024, 06:59 PM
• Locations Søltofts Plads, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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