stillingsbetegnelse:
Postdoc in Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine

jobbeskrivelse:
DTU Nanotech conducts cross-disciplinary research where micro- and nanotechnology is applied to a wide range of scientific disciplines as well as applications. The Colloids & Biological Interface (CBIO) Group is a large and highly multi-cultural research group, with different research branches focusing on drug delivery, biosensing and regenerative medicine. At the CBIO Group, we are searching for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with strong ambition and commitment to a productive environment. The CBIO group comprises the fields of organic synthesis, physical chemistry, biochemistry and cell biology. Responsibilities and tasks Compartmentalization is a key feature of biological cells which conduct their metabolic activity in individual steps isolated in distinct, separated compartments. The creation of architectures containing multiple compartments with a structure that resembles that of a biological cell has generated significant research interest, since these systems combine physicochemical properties that are not readily achievable by single-compartment assemblies. The CBIO group at DTU Nanotech wishes to employ a postdoctoral researcher for 1 year with a possibility of extension to 2 years to work in a highly interdisciplinary project which aims to develop carriers containing multiple compartments. Next, their potential applications as advanced drug delivery vehicles, in which complementary drugs can be encapsulated in different/separated compartments within the same carrier, will be assessed. This next-generation of drug carriers is expected to open the door to novel cocktail therapies for diseases such as cancer. Special focus will also be placed in the performance of encapsulated enzymatic reactions within the multi-compartment carrier towards enzyme replacement therapy and/or for the construction of simplistic minimal cells. Qualifications Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. The ideal candidate has a general overview of how to realize and characterize drug delivery systems. A strong background in polymer chemistry, materials science, analytical instrumentation and cell culture is an advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with: •Strong publication record •Innovative skills, ability to generate new ideas and to implement them in the experimental field •Independent problem solving skills •Excellent communication and language skills •Experience from international collaborative Projects 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 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 contract will be initially for 1 year and upon a positive evaluation, it will be extended to 2 years. Further information Further information may be obtained from Asst. Professor Leticia Hosta-Rigau, email: leri (at) nanotech.dtu.dk. You can read more about the CBIO group on http://www.nanotech.dtu.dk/Research-mega/Forskningsgrupper/Colloids_and_Biological_Interfaces. Application procedure Please submit your online application no later than 5 February 2015. 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 (an official translation into English) •List of publications Appli

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Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark