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PhD scholarship in Cancer Systems Biology : Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

The Cancer Systems Biology group at the Department of Systems Biology is studying the role of DNA repair pathway aberrations in cancer biology and the complex regulation of immune response targeting solid tumors. Both of these problems require a systems approach based on the genomic analysis of tumor biopsies and model systems. In general our work is targeted to improve cancer diagnosis and enable either genotoxic or immune therapy based personalized cancer therapy.

Responsibilities and tasks

The current PhD applicant will work on the problem of how DNA repair pathway aberrations alter tumor targeted immune response. The project will require the bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data of tumor biopsies, including whole genome, whole exome and RNAseq based transcriptome data.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering, physics, computer science or biology. Strong programming skills are a must.

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. (http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/phd/PhDguide)

 

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Zoltan Szallasi and Associate Professor Aron C. Eklund.

 

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 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 Associate Professor Aron C. Eklund, tel.: +45 4525 6144, e-mail eklund@cbs.dtu.dk.

 

Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.

 

You can read more about the Department of Systems Biology on www.bio.dtu.dk.

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 21 November 2014. Apply at www.career.dtu.dk

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) (http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/phd/Applicant/Pre_acceptance(1))

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.

 

Department of Systems Biology represents a large concentration of academic biotechnological research in Denmark, including protein and enzyme chemistry, food biochemistry, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, fermentation technology, physiology and genetics of industrial microorganisms and medical microbiology. The department hosts senior and junior faculty members and post-doctoral fellows, PhD students and technical/administrative personnel, around 260 in total. In addition to bachelor, master and PhD education, collaborative research and innovation together with national and international universities and industries is given high priority at the department.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.…

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Job details

Employer:Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Website:http://www.bio.dtu.dk/english

Location:Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Expires:November 21, 2014

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Master's degree

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time