PhD Position in Radiation Biology at DTU in Denmark , 2014

Hevesy Laboratory – DTU Nutech, Denmark

The Hevesy Laboratory at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is searching for a candidate to fill a Ph.D. student position in the field of radiation biology.

The Hevesy Laboratory is part of the Center for Nuclear Technologies (Nutech) at the Technical University of Denmark and is located at the Risø campus north of Roskilde. The Laboratory has a long standing history in carrying out research, development, and production of radioactive drugs for diagnostics (PET) and treatment. In more recent years, the research also includes radiation biology and a newly established radio-biology laboratory. In addition, the newly build linear accelerator (VARIAN) complements the existing g-ray sources available at Nutech to perform exciting new research. One focus of the radio-biology laboratory at Hevesy is to investigate the potential use of Auger-electron emitters for internal radiotherapy.

Job description and qualifications
The candidate should have a master’s degree in science preferably with a background in biology or physics and good English language skills. She/he should be interested in fundamental research in the field of radiation biology, in particular in the area of cell and DNA damage induction and repair using microscopy and flow cytometry techniques. The work will include addressing questions concerning low dose and low dose rate effects after exposure to sparsely ionizing radiation such as g-rays, X-rays and photons as well as Auger-electron emitters. Experience with standard cell culture techniques would be preferable.

The candidate will be working with Dr. Torsten Groesser under the leadership of Prof. Mikael Jensen and Dr. Dennis Ringkjøbing Elema (Head of Division) in an interdisciplinary group of physicists, chemists, and biologists.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment salary and terms will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations.

The period of employment is three years.

The place of work will be DTU Risø Campus in Roskilde.

Further information
You are welcome to contact Dr. Torsten Groesser: +45 2496 0106 or togro@dtu.dk.

Application
The application deadline is Monday 22 September 2014.

Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
  
• CV, including list of publications
  
• Copy of your academic transcripts
  

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications should be submitted in English while documents such as diplomas will be accepted in English, Danish, or German.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.


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