PhD Fellowship: Soft Matter & Food Science, Colloids

1000scholars; København; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 396,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Food Science and the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen invite applications for a PhD fellowship in colloidal research within food science. The project aims to describe the molecular structure of casein micelles through computational and experimental studies, focusing on κ-casein.

The successful candidate will work in the CaIFF center, using molecular dynamics simulations alongside x-ray and neutron scattering to test models, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field and strong computational background.
• Experience with MD simulations and molecular modelling.
• Familiarity with SAXS/SANS or other scattering methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / 1/2 FTE.
• Participate in active research environments, including stays at other institutions.
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities.
• Write scientific papers and defend a PhD thesis.

Skills

Molecular modelling

MD simulations

SAXS/SANS

Python

Data analysis

Fourier transform

Wet lab experience

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Python

GitHub

MD simulations

SAXS

SANS

Job description

The Department of Food Science and the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen invite applications for a PhD fellowship in colloidal research within food science. The project aims to describe the molecular structure of casein micelles through computational and experimental studies, focusing on κ-casein.

The successful candidate will work in the CaIFF center, using molecular dynamics simulations alongside x-ray and neutron scattering to test models, with collaboration across