PhD Candidate: Biophysical Characterization & Protein Stability

Novo Nordisk A/S; Måløv; On-site; DKK 408,000 - 488,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark is seeking a PhD Student in Biophysical Characterization to tackle manufacturing-scale challenges. You will lead an interdisciplinary project to predict particle formation in peptide products and develop predictive analytical methods over a three-year industrial PhD.

The role involves applying diverse biophysical techniques, collaborating with university partners, and translating lab findings to manufacturing insight, with state-of-the-art facilities and strong

Qualifications

• MSc degree in biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, nanoscience, biochemistry or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data analysis experience, e.g. including Python.
• Ability to plan and work independently, alongside strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Genuine interest in peptide and protein stability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run systematic experimental studies on how formulation and process parameters affect particle formation.
• Apply biophysical techniques to characterise drug substance and drug product.
• Provide quantitative analysis and clear visualisation of complex data sets.
• Establish a methodological platform to analyse and predict protein particle formation.
• Explore Computational Fluid Dynamics to translate large-scale processing conditions into lab-scale stress fields.
• Share findings through scientific dissemination within the biopharmaceutical field.

Skills

Analytical skills

Python

Independent researcher

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

MSc in biophysics / pharmaceutical sciences / nanoscience / biochemistry

Tools

SAXS

DLS

Microscopy

Flow imaging

Rheology

FTIR

CG-MALS

UV-Vis

CFD

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark is seeking a PhD Student in Biophysical Characterization to tackle manufacturing-scale challenges. You will lead an interdisciplinary project to predict particle formation in peptide products and develop predictive analytical methods over a three-year industrial PhD.

The role involves applying diverse biophysical techniques, collaborating with university partners, and translating lab findings to manufacturing insight, with state-of-the-art facilities and strong