Postdoc in Supramolecular and Bioorganic Chemistry

Updated: over 1 year ago
Deadline: 15 Dec 2022

A post-doctoral fellowship in supramolecular and bioorganic chemistry is available in the research group of Associate Professor Sophie Beeren starting from February 1st, 2023. The project is focused in the area of Enzyme-Mediated Dynamic Combinatorial Chemistry as part of the ERC Starting-Grant project ENZYME-DCC.

You will join an ambitious, international team exploring conceptually new ways of exploiting enzymes for chemical synthesis.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The project will explore the use of enzyme-catalysed reactions in templated dynamic covalent synthesis – combining supramolecular chemistry and enzymology in a biotechnological approach to oligosaccharide synthesis. This methodology will be used towards the synthesis of novel oligosaccharide-based receptors and foldamers. Your work could include the design, organic synthesis and characterisation of molecular building blocks and templates, enzymatic synthesis and analysis of dynamic oligosaccharide mixtures, and physical studies using spectroscopy (NMR, UV-Vis, fluorescence and CD spectroscopy) to investigate conformation, binding phenomena and self-assembly. Active dissemination of the obtained results, in scientific articles and through participation in international conferences, is an integral part of the job. You will also be expected to take some responsibility for guiding and training students in the group, engage in some teaching, and perform a limited number of administrative tasks.

The university itself is located in the greater Copenhagen area, which is acknowledged for its excellent standards of living, childcare and welfare system.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree in supramolecular chemistry, organic chemistry or carbohydrate enzymology (or equivalent). Previous post-doctoral experience is an advantage.

If you have a chemistry background, extensive experience working with spectroscopy (NMR and optical), chromatography analysis (HPLC, LC-MS), mass spectrometry and/or organic synthesis is essential, and knowledge within the field of biochemistry could be an advantage. If you have a more biochemistry background, expertise in protein expression and purification is essential and experience using spectroscopy and chromatography to explore enzyme reactivity is expected. Knowledge within the field of systems chemistry would be valuable. Most importantly, you should be highly motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and should have excellent written and spoken English. You strive towards scientific excellence, are ambitious and hard-working. Only applicants who seek to be among the brightest in their field and conduct science at the highest international level will be considered.

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 2 years starting from February 1st, or as soon as possible thereafter.

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Further information
Requests for further information about the project should be directed to Associate Professor Sophie Beeren, [email protected] .

You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk/english

Information about the research team can be found at www.kemi.dtu.dk/sophiebeeren

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 15 December 2022(Danish time).

Apply at www.career.dtu.dk

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
  • 1-page summary of your previous research
  • Contact details for at least two academic referees

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.

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