PhD Candidate in molecular cell biology and microbiology at IKOM

This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KHQjc4ndas&t=41s About the position We are recruiting a PhD candidate to one project which is part of four closely coordinated PhD projects in the NTNU interdisciplinary research project “ Preparedness and Response to AMR, the silent pandemic” led by Professor Marit Otterlei, Department of Clinical and Molecular medicine ( IKOM ), and Professor Heidrun Åm, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Department for Sociology and Political Science ( ISS ). As the four projects are closely integrated PhD projects the candidates will have a unique opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experts beyond the scope of their own primary research projects. About the project PhD project 1: New antimicrobial peptides for use as single agents and in combinations builds on data indicating that human plasma represents a reservoir of novel naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides. Some of these peptides display potent antibacterial activity on their own and/or enhance the activity of existing antibiotics. In addition, these antimicrobial peptides may provide a valuable starting point for identifying previously unknown bacterial targets and vulnerabilities. The PhD 1 candidate will participate in identifying and characterizing novel antimicrobial peptides building on previous successful screening efforts. The project will include elucidation of their mechanisms of action and bacterial targets, optimization of promising peptide candidates, and evaluation of their antibacterial activity, alone and in combination with antibiotics, against clinical antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) isolates. Duties of the position Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above Academic publications and popular science dissemination Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Required selection criteria You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme see Section 6-1 of the PhD regulations for more information. You must have a relevant Master's degree...

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