PhD Scholarship: Microbial Natural Product Chemistry

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU – Danmarks Tekniske Universitet seeks a PhD candidate to investigate microbial natural product chemistry and biosynthesis using cutting-edge omics technologies. You will characterize microbial secondary metabolites and develop approaches toward biofungicides, applying LC-MS, MALDI-imaging, and NMR in a collaborative, international setting.

The PhD appointment is full-time for 3 years, starting early 2027, with enrollment under DTU rules.

Qualifications

• Strong background in natural product chemistry and biosynthesis.
• Experience with LC-MS, MALDI-imaging and NMR is advantageous.
• Interest in microbial secondary metabolites and biofungicides development.
• Strong writing and communication skills; team player; international collaborations.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Characterize microbial secondary metabolites and bioactive molecules.
• Apply omics technologies and MS/NMR for structure elucidation.
• Collaborate internationally and contribute to developing biofungicides.
• Communicate findings effectively in a team.

Skills

Natural product chemistry

Biosynthesis

Omics technologies

Fluent in English

Education

PhD candidate in chemistry or related field

Tools

LC-MS

MALDI-imaging

NMR spectroscopy

Job description

DTU – Danmarks Tekniske Universitet seeks a PhD candidate to investigate microbial natural product chemistry and biosynthesis using cutting-edge omics technologies. You will characterize microbial secondary metabolites and develop approaches toward biofungicides, applying LC-MS, MALDI-imaging, and NMR in a collaborative, international setting.

The PhD appointment is full-time for 3 years, starting early 2027, with enrollment under DTU rules.