Scholarship at the department of Experimental Medical Science
Study Subject: Cell biology, biochemistry, physical chemistry and bioinformatics
Employer: Lund University
Level: Postgraduate
Scholarship Description: The objective of the project is to acquire detailed functional and structural information of the polyamine biosynthetic enzymes from protozoan parasites causing tropical diseases, especially yhr malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The polyamines constitute a group of cell components that are essential for growth and survival of many human pathogens and polyamine biosynthesis is a potential drug target. The proposed project includes work within areas like parasitology, molecular and structural biology, biochemistry and biophysics.
Eligibility
Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies aquired in Sweden or elsewhere.
Desirable background for this position are basic knowledge in the disciplines of cell biology, biochemistry, physical chemistry and bioinformatics. Practical experience of work on protein purification, enzymology and protein crystallography work is meritorious.
Good skills in English- written and oral communication is an advantage.
Desirable personal qualities are creativity, goal-oriented, ability to solve problems and think analytically and the ability to work both independently and in groups.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 2010-11-18
