POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP in chemistry, within the discipline of molecular biophysics, with placement at the Department of Chemistry, Division of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Science.
Reference Number: N 2008/714 Starting Date: As soon as possible Information: University lecturer Marjolein Thunnissen, Ph: + 46 46 222 45 84 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Project Description: The research project will chiefly be directed at structure determination of proteins and protein complexes with the help of X-ray crystallography. The project concerns proteins of Moraxella catarrhalis and their interactions with human proteins. The work includes inter alia: - cloning and expression of proteins, - purification, characterization and crystallization of proteins, - collection of X-ray diffraction data and processing, - mapping of macromolecular structures and structural analysis. Qualifications: The applicant should have a broad experience in chemistry/biochemistry. Previous experience of work with biochemical and molecular biological methods and X-ray crystallography is qualifying. Regulations concerning appointment as a full PhD student can be found in HF 5 Chap 1-7§§ and SFS 1998:80. Also consult the admission regulations found at: http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/4964 An educational stipend is awarded for the first 18 months of full-time study, following which time the student is appointed as a full doctoral student. Regulations concerning educational stipends for doctoral students can be found in SFS 1995:938 and 1998:81. Regulations concerning appointment as a full PhD student can be found in HF 5 Chap 1-7§§ and SFS 1998:80. Those who hold an educational stipend or a doctoral student appointment must first be accepted for postgraduate study. To be accepted, a student must be judged to have the competence necessary to complete a course of postgraduate study. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties - including research, teaching and administration according to the specific regulations. The university strives for a more even gender representation within postgraduate education. Applications are made on a specific application form found on the web site: http://www.science.lu.se/o.o.i.s/13456 The application must reach the Registrar, Kansli N, Lund University, Box 118, SE221 00 Lund, Sweden, not later than Thursday, January 15th, 2009. All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity
