University of Copenhagen 2020-2021 PhD Fellowships for International Students (Denmark)

Applications for the University of Copenhagen PhD Fellowships 2020-2021 in Medicinal Chemistry/Chemical Biology are now open. The University of Copenhagen is offering two three-year PhD fellowships in Medicinal Chemistry/Chemical Biology at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology. The PhD fellowships are financed by the Independent Research Fund, Denmark. The fellowships are available from October 1, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.

• Table of Content
• About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
• UCPH PhD Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of UCPH PhD Fellowships
• Requirements for UCPH PhD Fellowships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UCPH PhD Fellowships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

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UCPH PhD Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of UCPH PhD Fellowships

Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are to:

1. Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
2. Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
3. Participate in active research environments including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad.
4. Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
5. Participate in the undergraduate teaching of students in pharmaceutical sciences.
6. Participate in national and international conferences and scientific meetings.
7. Write a PhD thesis on the grounds of your research project.

Salary

• Depending on seniority, the monthly salary begins around DKK 27,590 (approx. 3,700 EUR) (taxable) plus pension (April 2020 level).

Requirements for UCPH PhD Fellowships Qualification

1. Applicant must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree chemistry, pharmacy or chemical engineering prior to the starting date;
2. Fluency in English and excellent communication skills;
3. They are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in organic synthesis;
4. The applicant should also have strong theoretical education in organic chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and spectroscopy. Hands-on experience with biochemical, enzymological or molecular biological methods will be seen as favorable.

Interview date, Process and Venue for UCPH PhD Fellowships

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

1. Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project.
2. Relevant work experience.
3. Publications.
4. The grade point average achieved.
5. Other professional activities.
6. Language skills.
7. The successful applicant is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skill

Documents Required for Application

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Diploma and transcripts of records: Master´s degree diploma (including grade transcripts for bachelor´s and master´s degrees). If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor will do. Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used
4. Publication list (if possible)
5. Other information to consider: References and recommendations (if possible)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Your application, in English, must be submitted electronically and must include all the required documents

For more details, visit university of Copenhagen website