Denmark : PhD Scholarship in Political Science at ICourts

Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship in Political Science at ICourts - Centre of Excellence for International Courts, Faculty of Law and The Department of Political Science at The University of Copenhagen. Employment is to begin as soon as possible or on 1 August

2013 if possible. ICourts, the Danish National Research Foundation´s Centre of Excellence for International Courts, is a new research centre dedicated to the study of international courts, their role in a globalizing legal order and their impact on politics and society. To understand these crucial and contemporary interplays of law, politics and society, the centre hosts a set of integrated interdisciplinary research projects on the causes and consequences of the proliferation of international courts. See further at www.jura.ku. dk/icourts

ICourts is now recruiting a PhD student with a political science training within the area of international courts and legitimacy. We are particularly looking for exciting projects which can provide new empirical and theoretical insights into the causes and consequences of international adjudication on the national/societal level. One way of studying the legitimacy of international courts could thus be to try to find out whether the case law that comes out of the courts is in fact used as a source and reference point by national courts and governments. But also whether and to what degree litigants like ordinary citizens and private organizations/ cooperations actively use and refer to cases coming from the international level. The legitimacy of international courts can also be studied from other points of departure of course. It is however important to stress that research at iCourts is problem-driven and focused on salient empirical and theoretical issues with the goal of proving path-breaking basic scientific knowledge of the impact of international courts on politics and society. See further at www.jura.ku.dk/icourts/research

We are especially interested in research proposals that include quantitative research methodologies like those traditionally employed in sociology and political science. Research questions should address the development of a raising global order but prior knowledge of

international courts is not a precondition. We welcome applications from candidates within sociology and political science. Students with mixed law-politics background are obviously also welcome to apply as are lawyers well versed in political science methodologies.

Deadline: 15 April 2013

More information: http://polsci. ku.dk/stillingso pslag/phd_ scholarship/

Application Deadline : 15 April 2013 

Denmark : PhD position in Electrochemistry - Performance and lifetime limiting effects in Li-ion batteries

Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly energy technologies for the future?
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark is increasing its research activities in Lithium batteries – a technology for clean and efficient electricity storage.
Lithium ion batteries constitute one of the most common electricity sources for small and portable electronic devices. It is known that thermal cycling and high power density shortens the battery lifetime. However, the detailed coupling between degradation and battery usage is still not fully understood.
For a successful usage of lithium batteries in medium to large scale applications such as cars, it is necessary to match the characteristics of the battery modules with the application. In particular, it is important to determine the wear of the modules when exposed to specific operating patterns.
Job description
The project focus is on electrochemical characterization and modeling of different types of lithium batteries under different operating conditions such as state of charge, depth of discharge, temperature and charge/discharge current. The degradation mechanisms will be investigated using techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) combined with X-ray diffractive analysis (XRD) and small and wide angle X-ray spectroscopy (SAXS-WAXS).
It is the aim of the project to get a better understanding of the thermal, mechanical and electrochemical processes involved in the battery module wear and link the wear to certain operating patterns.
Qualifications

• M.Sc. in engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry or similar
• Preferably experience with electrochemistry and experimental methods in solid state chemistry or physics
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment. Good possibilities for professional and personal growth. A family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

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.

Further information
Please contact Senior Researcher Søren Højgaard Jensen, shjj@dtu.dk for further information.

Additional information about DTU and the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage can be found on www.ecs.dtu.dk

Please apply online as described below

Application
We must have your online application by 30 March 2013.

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
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their 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.

Application Deadline : 30 March 2013

Denmark : PhD scholarship for development of new detection technologies

National Food Institute (DTU Food) is a research institute at the Technical University of Denmark. The institute has approx. 365 employees organized in six divisions: Food Chemistry, Industrial Food Research, Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Epidemiology & Microbial Genomics, and Toxicology & Risk Assessment. DTU-Food focuses on public health in relation to human nutrition, food safety, environment and health. Activities are centered on food products throughout the entire food chain, from primary agricultural production and industrial processing to preparation in the consumer's home and evaluating the impact on human health. The research activities include studying scientifically based risk assessments and advisory services to Danish and international authorities and industry. The institute is part of the national food safety contingency plan and is the national reference laboratory for chemical and microbial food safety.
SMARTDETECT - A portable system for rapid nucleic acid based detection of pathogens
SMARTDETECT is a new project funded by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation. In this project three industrial partners and DTU are involved. The project’s vision is to develop a Lab-on-a-Chip system that 1) has a capacity to simultaneously test for up to 30 markers of different pathogenic microorganisms in one test; 2) will be able to handle the samples directly without a sample preparation step; 3) could be used directly as on-site testing and thereby save time by eliminating submission of the samples to central testing laboratories; and 4) The LOC system will be sufficiently robust to be produced industrially.
Laboratory of Applied Micro and Nanotechnology (LAMINATE) at the Diagnostic Engineering group, Division of Food Microbiology, DTU-Food is looking for a PhD candidate in the field of applied micro and nanotechnology in life sciences. The PhD project will focus on the development of new real-time detection approaches, for example, direct PCR and Solid phase PCR that are suitable for on line detection.
The starting date of the position is May 1st 2013 and the duration of the position is 3 years.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, biochemistry, bio-micro-nanotechnology, biotechnology or medical technology.
Relevant qualifications include:

• Experience with on chip sample preparation for PCR based technology
• Experience with PCR, real-time PCR, solid phase PCR detection
• Experience with handling applied microsystems or Lab-on-a-chip-systems for sample preparation and PCR real-time detection.
• Experience with design of probes, primers and extraction of data from genome data banks
• Experience with DNA microarray fabrication on different substrates (glass, polymers)

Important personal qualifications are willingness and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary research team.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
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.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Dang Duong Bang, phone: +45 3588 7382 or mobile: + 45 2282 2318.
For more information about DTU Food please visit www.food.dtu.dk
Application
We must have your online application by 1 April 2013.
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
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

Application Deadline : 1 April 2013

Denmark : PhD Project in Social Data Analysis

DTU compute would like to invite applications for a 3-year PhD position starting May 1^th. The project is financed by the Villum Foundation.
Project Description
Every cell phone call, credit card transaction, online comment, and email check is recorded in a database somewhere. Each day, millions of people share digital photographs, watch television online, and record and share their GPS tracks. Governments and city councils are recording and sharing comprehensive statistics on public spending, crime statistics, and public health. Almost every aspect of our daily lives is being captured in great detail—and we expect the rate of information growth to accelerate. Rich digital traces of this kind are something altogether novel and hold the potential to fundamentally change how we quantify and understand human behavior and human nature.
Over the past decade networks have become a key approach to understanding systems of interacting objects, unifying the study of diverse phenomena including biological organisms and human society. An increasing number of scientists have seized upon ‘slices’ of data considering, e.g. the patterns of cell phone communication, email communication, or online friendships alone. While such studies reveal interesting properties of human interrelations, it is clear that the full complexity of human interactions is expressed on many communication channels: face-to-face conversation, phone, text message, email, online chat, and online social networks, such as Facebook or Twitter. Due to the limited bandwidth of human attention, we usually only communicate on one channel at time, but shift effortlessly between the different modes of communication.
The overarching goal of this proposal is to take advantage of the recent technological developments in order to push the current boundaries of a quantitatively based understanding of social systems. Specifically, our aim is to record the network of social interactions with very high resolution (both in terms of temporal sampling and number of recorded communication channels) and develop mathematical approaches to describe and understand this highly complex and dynamic network. We record data using smartphones as sensors (or sociometers).
The successful candidate will focus particularly on topics related to the role of information stored in ties between individuals, as well as privacy in networked systems. The PhD contains elements of practical development work for the project, as well as theoretical work.
Requirements
Candidates must have a master degree in computational science and engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering, or equivalent academic qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who can document strong programming ability, and in addition have a background in statistics and mathematical modeling. Furthermore, a firm command of the English language is essential.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in the ITMAN Graduate School Programme of DTU Compute. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules at DTU, which may be obtained here.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current Danish rules for PhD degree students.
Further Information
Further information concerning the project can be obtained from Associate Professor, Sune Lehmann.
Further information concerning the application is available at the DTU Compute PhD homepage, the DTU Compute Graduate School ITMAN homepage or by contacting the responsible ITMAN Graduate School coordinator: Ulla Jensen, phone: + 45 4525 3359.
Application
Applications must be submitted in English as one single PDF, and we must have your online application by April 1^th, 2013. Please open the link in the red bar "apply online" (“ansøg online”).
Applications must include:

• application (letter of motivation)
• CV
• documentation of a relevant completed M.Sc. or M.Eng.-degree
• course and grade list of bachelor and master degrees
• Calculation of the weighted grade average, see guidelines here

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

Application Deadline : 1 April 2013

Denmark : PhD Scholarship in Magnetic Resonance

A 3-year PhD scholarship in Magnetic Resonance is available in the Biomedical Engineering group at DTU Electrical Engineering where we conduct research in:

• Ultrasound - hardware related implementation as well as imaging, flow estimation and ultrasound techniques
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Signal Processing
• Biomechanics and Biomedicine

Hyperpolarized Metabolic Magnetic Resonance (MR) is an exciting new method for the study of in vivo biochemistry in real time. The hyperpolarization method is based on Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) in the solid state at low temperature. DNP involves transfer of electron polarization to nuclear spins in the solid sample by irradiation with microwaves. The frequency of the microwave field is typically in the range 100-300 GHz. Polarization can also be cross polarized between nuclear spins with resonance frequencies in the radiofrequency range (10-400 MHz). To achieve the maximum efficiency of the polarization transfer between electron and nuclear spins, resonant structures at multiple frequencies are needed.
A PhD project is available  to study by simulation and experimentally the efficiency of various electromagnetic structures for DNP at cryogenic temperatures. Generally the aim is to maximize the magnetic field for the power available. The structures should be optimized for several sample geometries that are typically much larger than the wavelength of the microwave field.
You should have a solid background in electromagnetism with specific experience in simulation of radiofrequency and microwave structures (HFSS or equivalent) as well testing of the performance of these. Practical experience with RF and microwave construction and testing is a requirement. Some knowledge of magnetic resonance is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Starting date as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a MSc in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the MSc in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
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.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Jan Ardenkjaer-Larsen, tel: +45 40 27 27 75 jhar@elektro.dtu.dk.
You can read more about us on www.elektro.dtu.dk.
Application
Please apply online by March 15, 2013. 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
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheethere)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your MSc degree, but you cannot begin before having received it.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, inability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Denmark : Postdoctoral fellowship in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry

A 2-year position is open from November 1st, 2013 in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry at The Department of Chemistry (www.chem.au.dk), Aarhus University.
 
 The candidate should hold a PhD degree in experimental organic chemistry at the time of project start. 

Additional necessary qualifications:

A strong background in experimental carbohydrate chemistry
 A strong commitment to research
 A strong publication record in well-respected international journals
 Capable of both working independently and in a team of researchers
 Excellent English language skills
 Experience in standard analytical tools for organic molecules (NMR, MS, IR)

For further information about the position please contact Assoc. Prof. Henrik Helligsø Jensen (hhj@chem.au.dk).

Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Application Deadline : 14 February 2013

Denmark : Government Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

The Denmark Government welcomes highly qualified and motivated international students from all over the world to study in Denmark. A number of scholarships are therefore offered each year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be awarded for a full degree programme or for part of a degree programme at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Host Institution(s):

Participating Higher Education Institutions in Denmark

Fields of study:

Approved full-time or part-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Number of Scholarships:

Limited

Target group:

The Danish Scholarships are open to Non EU/EEA International Students.   For students from 23 European Countries and China, Japan, Israel, Egypt and Russia, see the Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, as the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution, you should ask for further details at the institution of your choice.

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible to apply for a scholarship you have to be:

•  A citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
•  Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme.
• Granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education

You are not eligible for a scholarship if you are:

•  Seeking admission to a university level institution of arts, design and architecture
•  have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
•  have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9a, and who  is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement
•  is a student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund

Application instructions:

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, contact the Danish Higher Education Institution which offers the specific study programme you are interested in. The institution will then provide you with the application form. The institution can also inform you about entry requirements, course descriptions, deadlines and student services.

Deadline varies depending on your choice University and study programme but is around 15 March annually.

It is important to visit the website of your choice university and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:http://studyindenmark.dk/tuition-and-scholarships/scholarship-scheme

Related Scholarships: See list of countries where you can study for free

Deadline: 15 March 2013  (annual)

Course starts September 2013

Denmark : Postdoctoral fellowship in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry

A 2-year position is open from November 1st, 2013 in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry at The Department of Chemistry (www.chem.au.dk), Aarhus University.
 
 The candidate should hold a PhD degree in experimental organic chemistry at the time of project start. 

Additional necessary qualifications:

A strong background in experimental carbohydrate chemistry
 A strong commitment to research
 A strong publication record in well-respected international journals
 Capable of both working independently and in a team of researchers
 Excellent English language skills
 Experience in standard analytical tools for organic molecules (NMR, MS, IR)

For further information about the position please contact Assoc. Prof. Henrik Helligsø Jensen (hhj@chem.au.dk).

Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Application Deadline : 14 February 2013

Denmark : Post doc in feasibility of using industrial process-optimization techniques

A two-year position as Post Doc is open at Aarhus University, Department of Animal Science from 1 June 2013.

Research area
The main activity will be research in the feasibility of using industrial process-optimization techniques such as EVOP in precision livestock farming. The post doc will be part of a larger project, PigIT, which focus on model based production and welfare monitoring and model based decision support based on on-farm monitoring on pig farms. Other activities will comprise participation in the department’s biostatistical teaching programme at undergraduate and graduate level.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD in biostastistic or animal science with strong interest/competences in biostatistics and experience with interdisciplinary research. Furthermore, experience with precision livestock farming and some insight into commercial pig production will be an advantage.

Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University and the place of work is Faculty of Science and Technology, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark.

Further information on the position may be obtained from Head of Research Unit Lene Munksgaard (Phone: +45 87157953; Lene.Munksgaard@agrsci.dk) or eller Senior Scientist Lene Juul Pedersen (Phone: +45 87157907 Lene.JuulPedersen@agrsci.dk)
Formalities and salary range

The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Application Deadline : 3 March 2013

Denmark : Postdoc position in the area of ubiquitous computing

The Department of Computer Science (www.cs.au.dk) at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a 2-year full-time postdoctoral research position in the area of ubiquitous computing from April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications
The candidate must obtain his/her PhD degree before joining Aarhus University and should have adequate ubiquitous computing research experience demonstrated through publications in top-tier international conferences and reputed journals. Good verbal and written skills in English are required.

Research area
The candidate is expected to pursue research on various aspects of ubiquitous computing, especially within the areas of collective sensing, eco-feedback technologies, machine learning for sensor data, mobile applications and interactive visualisation of sensing data. The person will be responsible for conducting research in various application domains to estimate and help reduce environmental footprints of human behavior in connection with the research project EcoSense. You can read more about the project here: ecosense.au.dk

For further information please contact Associate Professor Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard (mikkelbk@cs.au.dk) or Professor Kaj Grønbæk (kgronbak@cs.au.dk).
Formalities and salary range

The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Denmark : Postdoctoral position in molecular physics

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Molecular Physics Group at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Denmark. More about the Group may be found at http://phys.au.dk/forskning/forskningsomraader/amo/molecular-physics/.

The successful candidate holds a PhD, preferably in physics or chemistry. Working knowledge of lasers and accelerator technology as well as good computational skills are essential.

The applicant will participate in photoabsorption-spectroscopy studies at the ELISA storage ring as well as time-resolved studies with femto-second lasers at a new ion storage ring.

The experimental facilities include an electrostatic ion-storage ring and an ion accelerator both equipped with electrospray-ion sources. Several lasers, which include tunable ns and fs lasers, are available. The research is highly interdisciplinary, and the successful candidate must show interest in physics, chemistry and to some degree photo-biophysics.

The successful candidate is expected to assist (and in some cases take the lead) in developing and applying new laboratory methods and to participate fully in data analysis and in the interpretation and publication of the results. Moreover, the candidate is expected to interact constructively with students in the group.
 The position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension.

 The position is variable from 1 April 2013.

Requests for further information should be addressed by e-mail to Professor Lars H. Andersen, Department of Physics and Astronomy: lha@phys.au.dk

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and names of references should be uploaded via our online application facility.

Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
 

Application Deadline : 17 February 2013

Denmark : Postdoc in Structural Biology

The non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs) constitute a large group of biosynthetic enzymes found in both bacteria and fungi responsible for producing a wide range of bioactive polypeptides. Well-known examples of products synthesized by NRPSs are the antibiotic penicillin and the immunosuppressant cyclosporin, used during kidney transplant surgery to prevent organ rejection. However, the vast majority of fungal NRPSs are currently unexplored and this group of enzymes therefore holds a huge potential for development of novel pharmaceuticals.

Within the AUFF Centre for Natural Non-Ribosomal Peptide Synthesis (NANORIPES), Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University a 2 year post doc position is available starting 1 March 2013. The aim of the post doc project is investigation of the structure and function of NRPS enzymes present in species of the crop pathogen, Fusarium to eventually be able to predict the biomedical potential of unknown NRPSs. The project involves structural and functional studies of individual synthetase specificity domains and their complexes with the compounds they bind. The experimental approach involves protein expression and purification as well as structure determination by x-ray crystallography. Structures of ligand-bound enzyme domains will then subsequently be studied in collaboration with chemists identifying the bound amino acids.

For more information please contact Associate Professor Ditlev Brodersen, deb@mb.au.dk, +45 21669001.

Application Deadline : 10 February 2013

Denmark : Postdoctoral researcher structural analysis of protein fibrillation

Postdoctoral researcher structural analysis of protein fibrillation

In the BioSAXS group at the Biostructural Research section, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, a post-doc position is open from March 2013 (or at the earliest convenience) until November 30th, 2014.

The position is financed by a grant from the Danish Council for Independent Research Medical Sciences - Sapere Aude programme on Structural Analysis of Fibrillation in Realistic Environments.
  Job description
The post-doc will primarily perform research, including publication and scientific communication obligations. The post-doc will also provide educational and research related guidance to BioSAXS PhD-students, and will support the general administration of the group. Research-based teaching is expected in limited amounts.
  Research Project
The BioSAXS group conducts biostructural research, focused on structurally complex systems with medical importance. We include a number of different structural methods, with particular expertise within small angle X-ray scattering analysis of proteins in solution. The current research project concerns our primary focus on structural analysis of protein fibrillation.
Within the project, the post-doctoral researcher will obtain significant experience with synchrotron-based data collection and advanced analysis of SAXS data. Protein crystallisation activities and fibre diffraction analysis are also included in the project plan. The project concerns aspects from several of the biological fibrillation related systems that are analysed within the group, relevant for neurodegenerative diseases and drug development. Hence, the project is embedded within current activities in the group, ensuring an active and collaborative professional environment.

The appointee should have qualifications within some of the following subject areas:

• Small angle X-ray or neutron scattering in solution, preferably with experience from protein samples
• Biostructural analysis, preferentially macromolecular crystallography
• Biophysical protein analysis
• Studies of protein fibrillation

Qualification requirements
In the selection of the most suitable candidate, importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:

• Documented scientific qualifications such at the Ph.D. level or equivalent, preferably in relation to the above subject area(s)
• Documented scientific productions at an international level in relation to the above subject area(s)
• Fluency in English
• Well-developed collaborative skills (documented e.g. through publications with different groups of co-authors)

Terms of employment
The post will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
  Questions
For further information about the post, please contact Associate Professor Bente Vestergaard, bente.vestergaard@sund.ku.dk.
  Application
Applications are submitted electronically (Apply Online, below) and consist of:

• Current CV,
• List of publications, and
• Brief (2 pages) statement that describes research interests, future plans and relevant technical experience.
• Documentation for the PhD-degree (or equivalent qualifications) 

deadline: 2013-02-08

Denmark : Postdoc position in Performance driven design of asphalt mixes

Paved roads comprise a valuable asset to our society. Would you like to be part of a research team that works with cost-effective maintenance and sustainable improvement of pavements?

A postdoc position is available in the Department of Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering), with starting date as soon as possible.
Scientific focus
The postdoc will be involved in the work package called Novel pavements with low rolling resistance in the COOEE project (see below).
The focus of the work package is to identify and investigate the material properties that are of importance to the rolling resistance of a pavement material in order to be able to specify the optimal composition of binder and aggregates with due consideration to the overall pavement design. The ultimate goal is to develop asphalt materials or pavement designs with low rolling resistance that are able to resist the influence of mechanical and environmental wear without jeopardizing fundamental requirements such as traffic safety and structural properties.
The postdoc will focus the research on the coupling between functional performance criteria, like rolling resistance, bearing capacity and texture, and the pavement materials and structural pavement design. The research will aim at formulating a unique definition of rolling resistance that may be linked to the material composition, material parameters or pavement performance measures. Based on that analysis, the postdoc must develop numerical or empirical models that can be used to establish a rational methodology for performance driven design of pavements with optimal rolling resistance.
The postdoc is furthermore expected to contribute significantly to the integration of new knowledge from “Novel Pavements” into the other work packages in the COOEE project.
Project setting - the COOEE project
The postdoc is integrated in a project called “COOEE – CO2 emission reduction by exploitation of rolling resistance modeling of pavements” (www.cooee-co2.dk). The transport sector contributes with more than 20% of the total emission of CO2 and therefore there is a huge potential in even small reductions of the energy consumption of cars. Reducing the rolling resistance is one of the ways to reduce emissions. The COOEE project will attack the challenge from various angles: development of advanced models for deterioration and aging of pavements; development of new devices for measuring rolling resistance on the road network and development of novel pavement that is optimized with respect to rolling resistance. All these disciplines will be integrated in the road asset management system of the Danish Road Directorate.
The project is a co-operation between Roskilde University (Glass and Time), DTU Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering), Danish Road Directorate (DRD) and NCC Roads.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:

• PhD in the field of civil or mechanical engineering with specialization in either pavement design or pavement materials
• Experience in mechanistic design of pavements is a highly valuable advantage.
• Experience in asphalt mix design and testing
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The period of employment is initially 2 years, but is possible to extend upon mutual interests and agreement.
Further information
Please contact Assoc. Professor Ole Hededal, DTU Civil Engineering, + 45 4525 5020, for further information.
Additional information about DTU and DTU Civil Engineering Department can be found on www.byg.dtu.dk
Application procedure
We must have your online application by 1 February 2013.
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:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma
• List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 1 February 2013

Denmark : Apply for this job online PhD Positions in Genome-Scale Proteomics, Imaging-based Screening and Cancer Biology

The Cellular Signal Integration Group (C-SIG), http://www.lindinglab.org, is a network biology research group located at the Department of Systems Biology at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Our department represents one of the largest network biology centers in academia and has a highly multi-disciplinary profile. In our lab, we explore biological systems by both generating high-throughput data and developing and deploying algorithms aimed at predicting cell behavior with accuracy similar to that of weather or aircraft models. A major focus is on studying cellular signal processing and decision-making during cancer progression.

Job description
Two PhD positions are available in the Linding Lab. Prof Dr Linding is a world-leading network biologist whose laboratory is interested in the mechanisms by whi¬ch cells use signaling networks to respond and adapt to changes in their environment. We are seeking highly motivated, bright researchers to join our highly dynamic, productive and stimulating lab.

In these positions, the successful applicants will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, performing large-scale integrative studies to advance research into biological and complex systems in order to develop a new understanding of evolution and therapies for human diseases.

We are seeking experienced and motivated PhD students to work on projects related to our recent studies on phosphorylation networks and network medicine( Creixell et al. 20012 Nature Biotechnology, Erler & Linding Cell 2012, Bakal, Linding et al. Science 2008, Tan et al. Science 2009 and Tan et al. Science 2011 and Jørgensen et al. Science 2009).The projects involve different combinations of RNAi screening, mass-spectrometry, NGS/genomics and large-scale cell culturing. By combining computational modelling with genomics, quantitative phospho-proteomics and high-throughput imaging we aim to perform global modeling of biological systems and to systematically investigate dysregulation of signaling networks in cancer.

Qualifications
Candidates should hold a MSc degree in systems biology, molecular biology, computer science, physics or chemistryor another relevant field, and have experience in cell biology. Experience in large-scale/systems studies is desirable. Experience in mammalian tissue culture, cell imaging, genomics, signal transduction, bioinformatics, programming, mass-spectrometry and quantitative proteomics or phospho-proteomics is a distinct advantage. Experience with LINUX and HPC technical computing is an advantage.

The candidate must be keen to generate, analyze and computationally handle large-scale quantitative data to reach a deeper understanding of biological question at hand. Applicants should be able to work independently and to plan and carry out complicated tasks, while also being part of a large and dynamic group. Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken are required.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

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. 

DTU offers
The C-SIG lab is part of the Center for Biological Sequence Analysis (CBS) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). CBS represents one of the largest systems and computational biology centers in academia and has a highly multi-disciplinary profile. DTU strives for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in Europe and ranks with the best universities in the world. We offer a highly attractive training environment and the opportunity to take part in a frontier research program combating cancer. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof Rune Linding, +45 2365 1941 or linding@cbs.dtu.dk or from center administrator Dorthe Kjærsgaard, + 45 4525 2480 or dorthek@cbs.dtu.dk

You can read more about Rune Linding’s Research Group at http://www.lindinglab.org.

Application
We must have your online application by 31 January 2013.

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, max 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Please do not include reprints of already published papers in your application. The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their 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.

Application Deadline : 31 January 2013