Postdoctoral Fellowship in Protein Chemistry at the university of copenhagen 2019

Deadline:

30th June 2019.

Location:

Copenhagen,Denmark

(Paid Opportunity)

Description

Postdoc Fellowship in Protein Chemistry at the university of Copenhagen 2019

Department of Food Science is offering a postdoc within milk protein chemistry with focus on mass spectrometry and proteomics

More Details

The position is part of two research projects supported by Innovation Fund Denmark (the SPRING project) and the Green Development and Demonstration programme (GUDP) under the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark (the INFANT-I project).

Job description

The successful candidate will focus on characterisation of protein modifications induced by various processing conditions (such as light exposure and heat treatments) with high resolution mass spectrometry and proteomics.
Mass spectrometry experiments will be performed in collaboration with Associate Professor Adelina Rogowska-Wrzesinska at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark.

Opportunity Focus Areas:

Chemistry
Biochemistry

Required Languages

English.

Eligible Countries

ALL WORLD COUNTRIES.

Program Period

2 years.

Eligibility Requirements (Criteria)

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or an equivalent.
Knowledge about milk protein chemistry.
Expertise in chromatographic, electrophoretic and spectroscopic techniques
Hands-on experience with protein and peptide mass spectrometry using Thermo Scientific orbitrap-based mass spectrometers including maintenance of these instruments
Hands-on experience with software for protein and peptide identification and quantification, including modified and disulphide-linked peptides, including MaxQuant, Proteome Discoverer and Skyline
Experience with (photo)oxidation and cross-linking of proteins.
Experience with mass spectrometry-based analysis of Maillard-induced protein modifications.
Good interpersonal and communication skills required for team work across disciplines and with industry partners.
Ability to work independently and deliver results within deadlines.
The postdoc’s duties will include research within protein chemistry as well as teaching to a limited extent.

Opportunity Cost

(Paid Opportunity)

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.