PhD studentship in Medicinal Chemistry of Cholesterol Transport Proteins

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A PhD studentship in synthetic and medicinal chemistry funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation is available at the Department of Chemistry at The Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The project will be under the supervision of Associate Professor Luca Laraia and will start on 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will join a young research team working at the interface of chemistry and biology.

Project Description
One of the main goals of our research group is the identification of selective modulators of cholesterol transport proteins to study their basic biology and translational potential. The project will involve the synthesis of natural product-inspired libraries and analogues of bioactive compounds for the identification of new inhibitors of cholesterol transport proteins. The PhD project is in close collaboration with a protein biochemist post-doctoral researcher in the group who will perform biological screening and validation.   

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in chemistry with prior experience in synthetic organic chemistry, including standard characterization methods. Experience in working with natural products or similarly complex molecules would be a significant advantage but is not essential. Most importantly, the candidate should be highly motivated, able to work independently and should be confident in both written and spoken English. The applicant should strive towards scientific excellence, be ambitious and hard working.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide .  

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 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.

The position will start on 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further questions about the project should be directed to Luca Laraia, email: [email protected] or phone: +45 4525 2495.

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

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 22July 2021 (Danish time). To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The application must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, if any)
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here )
  • Contact details for at least two references

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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