Overview
The aim of this PhD project is to study the epidemiology of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in various animal reservoirs and the environment in Denmark. The PhD-student will develop and validate quantitative PCR tests, protocols for sequencing HEV isolated from different sources and compare these sequences with human isolates of HEV. Furthermore, the student will elaborate and validate protocols for concentration of HEV from waste water, mussels etc. The student will participate in collecting samples from environmental resources, swine herds and the food chain. The project aims at elucidating the epidemiology of HEV in Denmark with special focus on the zoonotic perspectives.
Qualifications
Applicants with the following qualifications are preferred:
- A master's degree in either veterinary medicine, biology or a comparable discipline or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree
- Experience in virology, molecular methods and/or bioinformatics
- An interest in virology and zoonotic diseases
- Fluency in English
- Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results
Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in the Life Science PhD programme of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship study, please see the DTU PhD Guide
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
For further information please contact senior scientist Lars Erik Larsen, phone +45 3588 6274 +45 3588 6274 .
Application
We must have your online application by 15 March 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach:
- A motivation describing why you are interested in this position
- A CV including publications
- Copy of certificate with grades
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The aim of this PhD project is to study the epidemiology of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in various animal reservoirs and the environment in Denmark. The PhD-student will develop and validate quantitative PCR tests, protocols for sequencing HEV isolated from different sources and compare these sequences with human isolates of HEV. Furthermore, the student will elaborate and validate protocols for concentration of HEV from waste water, mussels etc. The student will participate in collecting samples from environmental resources, swine herds and the food chain. The project aims at elucidating the epidemiology of HEV in Denmark with special focus on the zoonotic perspectives.
Qualifications
Applicants with the following qualifications are preferred:
- A master's degree in either veterinary medicine, biology or a comparable discipline or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree
- Experience in virology, molecular methods and/or bioinformatics
- An interest in virology and zoonotic diseases
- Fluency in English
- Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results
Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in the Life Science PhD programme of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship study, please see the DTU PhD Guide
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
For further information please contact senior scientist Lars Erik Larsen, phone +45 3588 6274 +45 3588 6274 .
Application
We must have your online application by 15 March 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach:
- A motivation describing why you are interested in this position
- A CV including publications
- Copy of certificate with grades
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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