Doctoral Grant (BOF), Molecular Spectroscopy - 2019BAPDOCPROEX200

The Faculty of Sciences is seeking to fill a full-time (100%) vacancy in the Department of Chemistry for a

Doctoral Grant by the University Research Fund (BOF) in the area of Molecular Spectroscopy

Specifically for the research project: “Exploring the three-dimensional structure of antimicrobial peptides through optical activity spectroscopy”

Job description

• You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of Molecular Spectroscopy. The research project will revolve around using a combination of state-of-the-art chiroptical spectroscopic techniques (Raman optical activity and vibrational and electronic circular dichroism), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and cutting edge computational chemistry to structurally study a range of antimicrobial peptides in solution, relating these findings to developing a novel class of antibiotics.
• You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.
• You contribute to teaching and research at the Department of Chemistry.

Profile and requirements

• You hold a master degree in Chemistry or Physics.
• Experience in chiroptical spectroscopy and DFT level calculations on biomolecules is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of protein chemistry and NMR spectroscopy is advantageous.
• You can submit outstanding academic results.
• Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
• Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
• You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.

We offer

• a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;
• the start date of the scholarship will be between October 1st 2019 and October 1st2020;
• a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.373,36 to € 2.516,73;
• a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

How to apply?

• Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date August 11th 2019 and should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter.
• A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel.
• The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place between August 20th and September 12th 2019.
• More information about the online application form can be obtained from vacaturesuantwerpen.be.
• For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. dr. Christian Johannessen, tel: +32 3 265 3505, email: christian.johannessenuantwerpen.be.

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