Deadline: 16 April 2012
Open to: Holders of master’s degree in radiochemistry, organic chemistry or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering
Scholarship: Salary provided, consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students
Description
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and talented individuals for a PhD scholarship in radiochemistry at the Hevesy Laboratory at DTU Risø Campus.
The vacant position is part of the Nanoguide project, which is a large strategic effort funded by the Danish Strategic Research Council, involving multiple research groups at the Technical University of Denmark and Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet. The project is supported by two companies, GE Healthcare and Nanovi. The project aims to increase the quality of treatment for cancer patients that receive radiotherapy by developing new nanoparticle based imaging agents that can be used to enhance treatment precision, i.e. to increase radiation dose to tumor tissue and avoid irradiating healthy tissue.
At present, there are 25 people in a multidisciplinary team, working with both research and production. Among the research activities currently conducted are 18F-chemistry, tritium chemistry, Auger emitting nuclides for therapy, and radiolabeled nanoparticles for diagnostics and therapy.
Drawing on recent research achievements in the group the successful candidate will develop and synthesize new nanoparticle systems labeled with radioisotopes suitable for medical SPECT- or PET-scanning. The resulting radiotracers will be evaluated as part of the Nanoguide project at Copenhagen University Hospital.
As the synthesis might be carried out at elevated radiation levels, the candidate will be working with automation and remote-controlled synthesis equipment.
Eligibility
Candidates should have (or be about to obtain) a master’s degree in radiochemistry, organic chemistry or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. Previous experience with radiochemistry and/or nanoparticles, e.g. liposomes, is a strong advantage. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong commitment to research.
Scholarship
Salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application
The application deadline is 16 April 2012. Please open the link “apply for this job online” available here, fill in the application form, and attach the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- CV, including list of publications
- Copy of your academic transcripts
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
