PhD fellow in Antimicrobial resistance
Department of Veterinary Disease Biology at University of Copenhagen offers a PhD scholarship for three years commencing February 1st 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The application deadline is January 1st 2012.
Project description
The PhD project is part of a large research project in collaboration with seven Danish and international partners. The project aims to understand the influence of antimicrobial treatment strategies on antimicrobial resistance development in pig production.
The student will have a specific research assignment with emphasis on experimental studies of resistance development using animal models and genetically marked bacterial strains. The project is financed by the Danish Strategic Research Council. The position is placed in the section for Microbiology, which currently houses one of the largest research groups in antibiotic resistance in Denmark. The group coordinates and participates in several Danish and EU-funded projects on antibiotic resistance.
Principal supervisor
Professor John Elmerdahl Olsen
E-mail: jeo@life.ku.dk
Direct Phone: (+45) 35332784.
Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, Stigbøjlen 4, 1870 Frederiksberg C.
Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at University of Copenhagen are:
Manage and carry out your research project. The project is co-supervised by Professor Stefan Schwarz, Friedrich-Loeffler Institute, Germany, and the student must be willing to spend up to 6 months in his laboratory
Take PhD courses
Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
Participate in international congresses
Teach and disseminate your research
Key criteria for the assessment of candidates
A master´s degree related to the subject area of the project
The grade point average achieved
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme
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Work with antimicrobial resistance
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Work with molecular microbiology
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Work with experimental animals
Previous publications
Relevant work experience
Other professional activities
Language skills
Interpersonal skills
Formal requirements
The position is available for a 3-year period for applicants holding a relevant master´s degree.
The successful applicant of the PhD scholarship must pass an enrolment in a Graduate School at University of Copenhagen before the University can finish the letter of employment.
Graduate Schools at University of Copenhagen strives to give the students the best international career prospects within our main research areas.
Terms of employment
The position 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.
Application Procedure
Apply by clicking "Apply online" below.
Applications - in English - must include:
Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project.
CV
Diploma and transcripts of records
Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any), peer reviewed and other
Personal Recommendations
A maximum of 3 relevant scientific works which the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 284 of 25th April 2008.
By the end of January 2012, all applicants will have received information regarding the evaluation of their application. Receipt of the application will not be acknowledged.
The application must be received no later than January 1st 2012. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor.
General information about PhD programmes is available at www.LIFE.ku.dk/LIFEphd.
Deadline: 01-01-2012
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