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Project Description

PhD Subject: Chemistry

This doctoral research project focuses on the discovery, characterization, modification, and application of carbohydrate-active enzymes of microbial origin.

We aim to explore the diversity of enzymes encoded by industrial and environmental microbes. Our goal is to understand their activities and stability, as well as to explore their application in industrial bioprocesses. This fundamental research project will involve molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, and enzyme technology. Additionally, structural analysis of carbohydrates will be required. There is room for creativity in this project, which may touch upon various bioprocesses related to food, fuel, materials, and waste management. You will work closely with researchers at the Department of Glycoscience, Stockholm CAZyme Laboratory, Chalmers University, industrial partners in Sweden, and international collaborators.

Supervision

Lauren McKee is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. A decision will be made upon admission.

We Offer

• The opportunity to apply for the PhD program (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd).
• A workplace with many benefits (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/en-arbetsplats-med-manga-formaner-1.467932) and a monthly salary according to the doctoral salary scale (https://intra.kth.se/anstallning/anstallningsvillkor/lon/doktorandstegen-1.572915).
• Doctoral education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters such as working conditions, equality, diversity, and study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm with proximity to nature and the sea.
• A supportive team at Stockholm CAZyme Laboratory.
• Experience in analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and industrial bioprocesses.
• Scientific collaboration with industry and academia.

Eligibility for Admission

To be admitted to doctoral education (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:

• completed a master's degree, or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the master's level, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, either domestically or internationally.

In addition to the above, there is also a requirement for admission (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/admission-requirements-1.520175).

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. When selecting applicants, the ability to:

• independently drive your work forward,
• collaborate with others,
• maintain a professional attitude, and
• analyze and work with complex issues.
• You should have completed, or be close to completing, a practical research-based thesis.

After the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

Target Degree

Doctorate

Information on Admission and Employment

Only those who have been admitted to doctoral education may be employed as doctoral students. The total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed doctoral student may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks in areas such as education and administration. A new employment as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year, after which the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies that will conclude with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union Representatives

Contact information for union representatives (https://intra.kth.se/administration/rekrytering/annonsering/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

The Doctoral Student Section (Student Union of the Royal Institute of Technology) Contact information for Doctoral Student Section (https://www.dr.kth.se/).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application must reach KTH no later than the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application should include the following content:

• CV with relevant professional experiences and skills.
• Application letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages)
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled admission requirements (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/admission-requirements-1.520175). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be verified (https://www.kth.se/student/studier/examen/vidimering-av-handlingar-1.55190).
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other

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About KTH

KTH is one of Europe's leading technical universities and an important arena for knowledge development. As Sweden's largest university for technical research and education, we gather students, researchers, and faculty from all over the world. Our research and education cover both natural sciences and all branches of engineering as well as architecture, industrial economics, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Learn more about KTH (https://www.kth.se/om/om-kth-1.885102).