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International PhD Fellowships in Infant Gut Microbiome, Denmark

The University of Copenhagen is currently accepting applications for the International PhD Fellowships in Infant Gut Microbiome. The studentship is open for the academic session 2022/2023.

The purpose of the educational award is to support excellent overseas students who want to undertake a PhD program at the university.

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This is a golden chance to fund your education in Denmark.

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The University of Copenhagen is Denmark’s oldest university and research centre. It provides about 200 academic programmes in a variety of subjects, including health sciences, humanities, law, and life sciences.

Why study at the University of Copenhagen? The university is committed to providing high-quality research-based education. As part of a world-class research team, students will have the opportunity to improve their international careers.

Application Deadline: Applicants must submit all required application materials until 6 March 2022

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
  • Department: Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: DKK 331.125+DKK 53,811
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Not Known
  • Nationality: International
  • The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree program in Infant Gut Microbiome
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • A MSc degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Human Nutrition, or related field with excellent results. Applicants expecting to obtain the MSc degree in the near future are also encouraged to apply
  • Natural interest and ability to engage with children and families with empathy
  • An independent, rational, and creative mindset promoting teamwork and solutions.
  • Self-motivated and highly organized personality with a strong drive.
  • Willing to relocate to Ireland for an external research stay of 3-6 months.
  • Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written Danish (or related Nordic language) and English.
  • Experience with microbiome sequencing and metabolomics is an advantage
  • Hands-on experience with human intervention/cohort studies is an advantage.
  • Experience with omics data analyses using statistical computing software such as R is an advantage

How to Apply

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must fill out and submit the online application form. Before it, applicants are required to become a part of the University of Copenhagen as a PhD student at the Department of Biology.
  • Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, diploma, and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc), other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any).
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must have a master’s degree from a  recognized university.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof.

Benefits

The University of Copenhagen will provide an annual salary at a minimum of DKK 328.355 (approx. €43,750), including an annual supplement (+ pension at a minimum of DKK 53,360). Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible.

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