PhD scholarship in Drug Delivery at Denmark Technical University
- DTU Nanotech has a very strong profile in drug delivery and nanomedicine and is part of a range of national and European research programs. The department has unique infrastructure for conducing material research for Life Science applications and have in recent years build a strong profile within translational research. In the drug delivery area we aim to combine both basic and applied research and have a clear goal of developing new technology that provides solutions to society challenges in treatment of disease.
- We seek a new PhD student that will be part of a strategic research program that we have started in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, www.ntu.edu.sg. The research focus of the project is to investigate new drug delivery systems for treating cardiovascular diseases with particular focus on disease that is associated with an inflammatory condition and an immunological disorder.
Responsibilities and tasks : The PhD scholarship will comprise the following elements:
- Development of new principles for targeting diseased tissue and for obtaining site-specific drug release
- Formulation of drug in nanocarriers
- Characterization of designed nanocarriers
- Characterization of the nanocarrier interactions with biological interfaces
- Biological testing
- Teaching assistance and undergraduate student supervision
- Coursework, corresponding to 30 ECTS points must be included in the PhD scholarship
- Participation and status update presentations at weekly group meetings, supervisor meetings, and general project meetings is anticipated from the student
Qualifications : Candidates should have a master's degree within a relevant chemical or biological area. As immunology is a central part of the scientific challenges the candidate should preferably have conducted their thesis work within this area or have a very good understanding of the area.
- We offer : We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
- Salary and appointment terms : The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application : Please submit your online application no later than 30 September 2014. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. 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 file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
Deadline : 30.09.14
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