PhD fellowship in GPCR mechanosensing

at  KU SCIENCE CHEM og MATH og NBIHC

UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for a PhD position to commence on 1 Februay 2025 or as soon as possible after that.
Department of Chemistry invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in quantitative imaging of GPCR signaling to investigate GPCR mechanosensing. The project is part of a larger cross-institutional synergy project “GPCRmec: Quantitative investigation of GPCR mechanosensation” financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, that includes close collaborations with 3 other groups from the University of Copenhagen and several international laboratories.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist, within the field(s) of Biophysics, Nanoscience, Molecular biochemistry, Biochemistry, Medicinal chemistry or alike, with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• You are experienced in confocal imaging or other types of fluorescence imaging
• You are experienced in investigating GPCR receptor function
• You are experienced in working with mammalian cell culture
• You are experienced in working with standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. used for cloning)

• You have good communication skills and ability to work in teams with e.g. MSc and PhD studentsYou have excellent English skills both written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with image analysis procedures for quantitative microscopy
• Experience with other cell membrane manipulation techniques e.g. cell-stretcher or micropipettes
• Experience with programming (MATLAB/Phyton)

• You are experienced in working with standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. used for cloning)You can work independently and critically advance/drive the project and actively seek solutions to upcoming problems.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE REGULAR PROGRAMME

To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. cell biophysics, fluorescence imaging and GPCR signaling. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database .

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journalsWrite and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your projec