Full-time Research Phd Fellowship at the Biochemistry and Microbiology Department of Ghent University

Ghent University is offering a Phd Fellowship for international students all over the world. The fellowship includes a Phd position in the framework of the research project : Enzymares (VLAIO intercluster). 

About the Project:-

• In this project, a proteomics and bioinformatics toolbox will be developed for the discovery of novel enzymes from marine microorganisms that can be applied in food or chemical industry as green catalysts. 
• The PhD student will be engaged in discovery (assays, chemical proteomics), (recombinant) production, purification and testing of enzymes and will work in a team with a postdoctoral fellow that will be simultaneously engaged (microbial genomics).

• A Master degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology or related, completed before the start of the position.
• Experience in the field of protein biochemistry and microbiology is greatly appreciated.
• Holders of a PhD degree in life sciences will not be considered.
• Scientific knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of protein biochemistry and microbiology.
• Hands on experience in microbial cultivation and genetic engineering.
• Knowledge about proteomics approaches.
• Ability to rigorously design experiments and to perform experiments under well-controlled conditions.
• Ability to rigorously design and perform experiments in a result-oriented and thorough manner.
• Ability to perform in-depth and critical data analysis.
• Ability to communicate through high-quality scientific channels, e.g. WoS publications (A1).
• Personal knowledge and skills
• A strong interest in inter/multi-disciplinary applied science.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members from different backgrounds and in different research areas.
• Excellent skills for time management and the ability to meet objectives within strictly set deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English are strictly required (C1 level).
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and precisely.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project meetings and conferences.
• You must be available to start the project on September 1st 2021.

About Ghent University:-

Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium and is a top 100 university and one of the major universities in Belgium. It has 11 faculties all of which offer more than 200 courses and conduct in-depth research within a wide range of scientific domains. Ghent University Global Campus is also the first European university in Songdo, South Korea.

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