PhD Position in Fungal Molecular Biology, Denmark

July 28, 2010

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PhD Position at the University of Aarhus,Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (DJF), Department of Animal Health and Bioscience
Job Description: The role of peptide transporters in autophagy:The aim of the project is to determine the role of peptide transporters in autophagy. Autophagy is an essential process in eukaryotes whereby malfunctioning organelles and proteins are removed and the nutrients recycled. It is involved in developmental pathways, tumour suppression, resistance to pathogens and extension of lifespan. We have identified a group of novel peptide transporters that could be part of the last stages of autophagy whereby degraded proteins are transported to the vacuole for recycling of nitrogen. We have shown that autophagy acts as a fungal virulence factor in Fusarium graminearum and in this project we will determine how these transporters and autophagy act in F. graminearum during infection of grain. The genome sequence of F. graminearum has revealed four of these peptide transporters that probably have diverse functions.

The PhD student will be part of a new research group at Foulum, working with various aspects of Fusarium, including infection biology and exploration of novel secondary metabolites. Currently, the group consists of a research leader, two post docs and one PhD-student. The group has collaborations with several highly respected national and international research groups.

Qualifications and specific competences
Applicants to the PhD positions must have a relevant Master’s degree (or graduate in the very near future – documentation for final thesis and date of examination must be enclosed in the application) or equivalent.

We are looking for a candidate with good skills in molecular biology, protein chemistry or fungal genetics. The ideal candidate can work independently, but can also be a strong team player in a young and informal research team that collaborates to achieve a high international level within fungal biotechnology.

In order to be considered for the position please remember to enclose your diplomas, grade sheets, transcripts etc.

Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact: Vice dean Henriette Giese at e-mail: hegi@agrsci.dk , post doc Teis E. Sondergaard at e-mail: Teis.sondergaard@agrsci.dk or post doc Jens L. Sørensen at e-mail: JensL.Sorensen@agrsci.dk

Place of Employment and Place of Work
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.

The salary level for PhD students with qualifications corresponding to a Danish Master degree is approx. DKK 288,000 per year excluding pension (corresponding to USD 48,600 / EUR 38,600 per year – depending on the rate of exchange at the actual time of employment).

Matriculation as a PhD student will be in accordance with Ministerial Order no. 18 of 14 January 2008 on the PhD Programme at Universities, and matriculation at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a prerequisite for employment as a PhD student.

Deadline All applications must be made online and received by:
15/08/2010

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences encourages all, irrespective of personal background, to apply.

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a faculty at Aarhus University. The faculty employs approx. 950 staff members. The activities at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences are primarily carried out at Foulum (near Viborg), Aarslev (near Odense), Flakkebjerg (near Slagelse) and Sorgenfri (near Kgs. Lyngby). For further information: www.agrsci.org

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship Tags: Animal health, Bioscience, Denmark, PhD position