PhD Position – High-Throughput Proteomics Analysis of Environmental Stressors' Impact on Health

Application deadline: 30 November 2024 at 23.59 hours local Danish time.
The Protein Research Group, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is seeking applications for a fully funded PhD position within an exciting EU consortium project. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge environmental health research by using advanced proteomics techniques.

Project Description
The project aims to gain deep mechanistic insights into how environmental stressors, such as air pollution, noise, particulate matter, ultrafine particles, and aeroallergens, affect health. We aim to identify the molecular pathways linking these environmental factors to chronic non-communicable diseases by focusing on the brain-heart axis.

The candidate will utilize high-throughput proteomics, redox proteomics, and phosphoproteomics to analyse samples from cells, mice, and human subjects. This research will be conducted in collaboration with project partners, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding exposure-triggered health outcomes and identifying potential intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Performing high-throughput proteomics analyses on samples derived from cells, mice, and human subjects.
• Collaborating with consortium partners to process, analyse, and interpret large-scale proteomics datasets.
• Identifying and characterising molecular pathways linking environmental stressors to NCDs.
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, proteomics, or a related field.
• Experience in high-throughput proteomics, mass spectrometry.
• Strong data analysis and bioinformatics skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

What We Offer

• Access to state-of-the-art proteomics facilities and data analysis tools.
• The opportunity to work within a dynamic, internationally recognised research group.
• Collaboration with a diverse EU-funded consortium, providing extensive networking and professional development opportunities.
• Supervision by leading experts in environmental health and quantitative proteomics.

Deadline: 30 November2024
Start date: January 2025
Contact: For more information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Adelina Rogowska-Wrzesinska at [email protected].

Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information about salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application must be in English and made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages).
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information as well as publications, if any.
• Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades.
• The names and complete contact details of at least two referees.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

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Placering: Odense, Denmark