From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 9. kesäkuuta 2009 9:58
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Subject: [Bco] PhD position in nanobiotechnology at the University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki, Finland

PhD position in nanobiotechnology

Plant virology group led by Dr. Kristiina Mäkinen at the Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology is looking for a graduate student to do research on the subject area viruses in nanobiotechnology. The Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology is the largest of the nine departments of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. Research groups at the Department work in well-equipped laboratories, which provide excellent facilities to carry out the work.

The PhD student will work in a project called: Plant viral particles as nanoscaffolds for the selective attachment and presentation of enzymes on solid supports. This project pertains to the research field of solid phase supported biocatalysis with potential applications in the microreactor and biosensor technologies. The intention is to study the possibilities to control the distribution of active enzymatic systems on solid supports. This research employs biochemical and molecular biology methods.

This is a joint project between Dr. Mäkinen and Dr Thierry Michon at the INRA center of Bordeaux, France. The PhD student will be supervised jointly by both principal investigators of this project and part of the work is planned to be carried out at Bordeaux.

To apply for the PhD position you need to write an application with your CV, certificates of you previous studies, short description of your Master's thesis project, possible recommendation letters and a letter describing you motivation to do PhD studies and why you would like carry them out on this subject area. Send your application to Kristiina Mäkinen, , Department of Applied Chemistry and Microbiology PO Box 27 (Street address: Latokartanonkaari 11), 00014 UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, Finland.

Closing date for application is August 31, 2009. For further information contact Dr. Kristiina Mäkinen by e-mail ( kristiina.makinen@helsinki.fi ) or by telephone (+358-9-19158411).

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