DTU – PHD SCHOLARSHIP 2010
Phd scholarship in biofuels 2010 – Denmark
About DTU:
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Detail:
The Microbial Engineering Programme at Risø National Laboratory DTU (ECO) offers a three years PhD position starting October 2010. The project Title is “A Study of Algae Symbiotic Communities with the Aim to Increase biomass and biodiesel Production”.
Through photosynthesis some algae convert CO2 to lipids which can be converted to biodiesel. Use of biodiesel will reduce CO2 emission and algae cultivation may be part of waste water treatment. Today algae farms are producing ca. 10,000 tons of biomass per year but for biodiesel production more efficiency and lower production costs are required. Many micro algae are dependent on or benefits from symbiosis-like relationships with bacteria. Thus, algae biomass production is more efficient in mixed microbial communities.
It has been demonstrated that some algae from bacteria receive, vitamins or siderphores – small organic molecules that tightly bind iron and thereby increase its solubility. The interactions between algae and bacteria are poorly understood. The present project intends to increase knowledge on the mechanisms whereby microalgae benefit from living in microbial communities.
The PhD student will work together with technicians and scientist in a well organized and highly motivated research atmosphere. We offer in depth training in physiology and microbiology.
Eligibility:
Candidates should have a master’s degree in biology or biochemistry or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree. We seek an energetic and skilled candidate with strong interest microalgae and microbial physiology. The candidate must have well documented skills in microbiology and molecular biology.
Opportunities:
We offer family friendly and pleasant working conditions in a team of internationally acknowledged scientist, technicians and students. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is among the leading European technical Universities and offers excellent training opportunities for PhD students. The project will be supervised at DTU.
Approval and Enrolment:
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application:
We must have your online application by 2 July 2010. Please open the link “apply online”, fill in the application form and attach your application documents, such as short description of personal motivation and qualification, CV, publication list, addresses and e-mail of two references, copies of educational documents.
Contact:
Technical University of Denmark
Anker Engelunds Vej 1
Building 101A
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Tel.: +45 45 25 25 25
Fax: +45 45 88 17 99
E-mail: dtu@adm.dtu.dk
Source: http://www.dtu.dk
