Research Assistant: Supramolecular Polymers for Biocatalysis

Syddansk Universitet

Odense

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DKK 320,000 - 420,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a Research Assistant position in supramolecular polymer chemistry focused on whole-cell catalysis and bacterial coatings. The project SupraBAC aims to coat E.

coli cells with supramolecular polymers for enhanced biocatalysis, within the Wu group, funded by Carlsberg Foundation. The role involves designing polymers, developing covalent and non-covalent surface modification strategies, and contributing to publications and

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
Experience in biocatalysis and bacterial surface modification.
Practical experience in organic synthesis and/or polymer synthesis and design.
Documented publication record relevant to the field.
Good English communication and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Design and synthesis of functional or supramolecular polymers.
Development of covalent and non-covalent systems for bacterial surface modification.
Development of controlled polymerization methods for bacterial coating.
Construction and evaluation of coated bacterial systems for environmental and catalytic applications.
Documentation of results and contribution to manuscripts, reports, and project meetings.