For the academic year 2023-2023, the University of Copenhagen is offering PhD Fellowships in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology.
The fellowship’s goal is to help high-achieving international candidates who desire to study for a PhD at Denmark’s Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology.
The University of Copenhagen is a Danish higher education institution ranked 84th in the Times Higher Education 2023 rankings. The Institution of Copenhagen is a public research university in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has about 200 academic study programs in health sciences, humanities, law, and life sciences.
What are the benefits of studying at the University of Copenhagen? Copenhagen has long been regarded as a world-class research institution that emphasizes intellectual creativity and critical thinking. Its goal is to give the greatest possible research-based education. Working as part of a world-class research team will allow students to advance their international careers.
Deadline
The deadline for submitting an application is: The application deadline is Sunday, June 19, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CET.
Brief Description
University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
Number of Awards: N/A
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Denmark
Department: Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology
Course Level: PhD
Award: 28,300 DKK
How To Apply
How to Apply: All interested individuals must enroll in a PhD program at the university in order to apply for the fellowship. Applicants can complete the online application form for this award after they have been enrolled.
Supporting Documents: Your application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking “Apply Now” below and must include the following documents in PDF format:
Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV incl. education, experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to the position
Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, Publication list
Other information to consider: References and recommendations
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have earned a master’s degree in a field relating to the project’s subject area, such as protein biochemistry or a similar field. Please keep in mind that your master’s degree must be comparable to a master’s degree in Denmark (two years).
Language Requirement: Applicants must have proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
Eligibility
Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology offered by the University.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project include:
Experience in protein expression and purification techniques for structural and functional studies.
Experience in cryo-EM sample preparation and/or protein crystallization, data collection, and analysis, including the use of relevant software.
Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols for analysis of membrane protein function, including cell-based and liposome-based techniques.
Other relevant work experience
Previous publications
The grade point average achieved
Other professional activities
A curious mindset with a strong interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms of proteins function
Proven ability to design, execute and analyze data from structural /biochemical/ biophysical experiments.
A high degree of personal responsibility and willingness to engage in problem-solving
Language skills
Proven communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write for publication, and present research proposals and results.
Benefits
The University of Copenhagen will pay a salary of 28,300 DKK (approximately 3,770 EUR) with a pension (as of April 2023), with an average weekly working hour of 37 hours. The position is for a period of three years and is fixed-term.
