PhD Fellowship in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in chemistry. The project is part of the research project “DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters as new emitters in the tissue transparent NIR-II region.”, which is financed by NovoNordisk

Start date is (expected to be) 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
The PhD candidate will explore DNA-AgNCs emitting in the NIR II region. These new emitters will provide new tools for optical tomography and tissue imaging. Besides practical applications, the project will also tackle fundamental questions trying to unravel the structure/property relationship of this class of emitters.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of physical chemistry, physics or spectroscopy.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
More information about the research and the research group can be found at. https://chem.ku.dk/research_sections/nanochem/nanospectroscopy/https://x.com/VoschLab
The group is a part of the department of chemistry, faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Principal supervisor is Prof. Tom Vosch, Department of Chemistry, tom@chem.ku.dk

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.
Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme

    Carry through an independent research project under supervision
    Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
    Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
    Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
    Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
    Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

    Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
    Relevant publications
    Relevant work experience
    Other relevant professional activities
    Curious mind-set with a strong interest in fluorescence, spectroscopy.
    Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

    Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
    Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
    Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
    Publication list (if possible)
    Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 30 June 2025, 23:59 GMT +2.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.


Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 31

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
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Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
Info
Application deadline: 30-06-2025
Employment start: 01-10-2025
Working hours: Full time
Department/Location: Department of Chemistry