Postdocs in vaccine design at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

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We are looking for two highly skilled and motivated scientists for our program within carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology, and vaccine design. 

You will join the team working on carbohydrate-based vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases. We are looking for creative minds with excellent practical lab skills to design smart syntheses and biological studies.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The main responsibilities are either 1) to design and execute synthetic routes to glycoconjugates or 2) to plan and execute in vitro and in vivo studies of vaccines. You will join a research lab with a broad interest in chemical biology and a long-standing interest in glycobiology and glycan-based vaccines. Undergraduate and PhD research projects can be integrated in the projects, and you are expected to interact with and co-supervise those projects. Additionally, some teaching responsibilities can be expected.

Candidates should have 

• A PhD degree in chemistry, cell biology or immunology.
• An interest in chemical biology and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Experience with medicinal chemistry and modular designed synthetic routes is an advantage for one Stilling.
• Experience with cell (co)culture studies, animal models, vaccine research, and flow cytometry is an advantage for the other Stilling.
• A strong commitment to research.
• Enthusiasm for working with research students.
• Independence and strong communication skills.

In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:

• Relevance of background experience.
• Passion for research and scientific discoveries.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. The expected starting date is June 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Stillings are full-time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Mads H. Clausen,  

You can read more about DTU Chemistry at  

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Danmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Danmark.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 17 March :59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV including contact information for at least two references
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the Stilling.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Danmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Jobinfo:

• Virksomhed: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
• Stilling: Postdocs in vaccine design
• Arbejdssted: Danmark
• Land: DK

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