Scholarship at the department of Chemistry, Division of Chemical Physics

Study Subject: Chemistry

Employer: Lund University

Level: Postgraduate

Scholarship Description: The aim of the research projects is to develop and synthesize ligands in the field of photoinduced electron and energy transfer reactions for applications in the field of photocatalysis. The photocatalytic processes will be studied with various types of time resolved laser spectroscopy. Synthesis and spectroscopy work will be carried out in close cooperation.

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.

Special requirements for this position: Experience from the field of organic synthesis will be of high importance. Ability to to independently conduct projects in the field of organic synthesis with given dead-lines will also be highly regarded. It will be of value if the candidate has an interest in photophysics and photochemistry. Good laboratory practice and carefulness in the daily laboratory work is of uttermost importance. Ability to document results as well as oral and written presentation in both Swedish and English is meritorious.

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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

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