Applications are invited for PhD fellowship in Nanoparticles and effects on male reproductive function at the University of Copenhagen and the National Research Centre commencing January 1st, 2016. The position is available for a 3-year period. To be eligible for the position, applicants must have master degree within life science. The application deadline is 08-November-2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in Nanoparticles and effects on male reproductive function
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Danish Nanosafety Centre at the University of Copenhagen and the National Research Centre 
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility: A master degree within life science is required. The successful candidate should be interested in performing studies in experimental animals, and preferably already holds experience in this field together with a permission to conduct animal studies. Ideally, the candidate does also have experience with nanotoxicology and/or molecular biological techniques. A solid level of spoken and written English is essential for performing the research, as publication and presentation of scientific results are a major focus of the project.
-Preferred qualifications
previous experience with toxicology studies, personal license for performing animal experimentation and good communication skills will be considered an advantage.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Department of Large Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen and the National Research Centre for the Working Environment are offering a PhD scholarship commencing January 1st, 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter – provided the expected funding is given from the Danish Nanosafety Centre.

Duration of award(s): The position is available for a 3-year period.

What does it cover? Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organizations. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2013.

Selection criteria: Key criteria for the assessment of candidates
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project e.g.
Other important criteria are:
• The grade point average achieved
• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other professional activities
• Language skills.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking Apply Now below.
Please 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 (BSc and MSc)
• Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any),
• Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 1-3 professional referees
• Documentation of English language qualifications, cf. general rules and guidelines, p. 5.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 08-November-2015.

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