PhD fellowship in Biomolecular Native Mass Spectrometry

We are offering a PhD fellowship in biomolecular (single molecule) native mass spectrometry commencing 1 January 2027 or shortly thereafter.

Our group and research

Proteins and other large biomolecules are a rapidly growing class of next-generation drugs. Specialized analytical tools are needed to characterize these large and increasingly complex biomolecules. Mass spectrometry (MS) is a powerful analytical technique to study protein structure. The Protein Analysis Group in the Department of Pharmacy has internationally-recognized expertise in the analysis of protein higher order structure using MS. The PhD candidate will join a new research program led by Assistant Professor Victor Yin, an expert in native mass spectrometry.

Project Description

The overall aim of the PhD project is to develop and apply new techniques to study biomolecular assemblies (especially proteins) based primarily on single molecule native mass spectrometry (for example, charge detection mass spectrometry). For this,



the candidate will have full access to new, cutting-edge MS instrumentation housed in the group. The developed methods will be used to investigate several biomolecular systems of therapeutic interest, such as antibodies and protein-based vaccines. The PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Victor Yin within the Protein Analysis Group. The PhD fellowship is part of a larger project funded through a grant from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant, acronym: DeMIST).

Principal supervisor

Tenure‑track Assistant Professor Victor Yin, Department of Pharmacy, [email protected], mobile: +45 55236319.

Start

1 January 2027 (or after agreement)

Duration

3 years as a PhD student

Job Description

Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:
- Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
- Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to

📌 PhD fellowship in Biomolecular Native Mass Spectrometry (Huarmey)
🏢 Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen
📍 Huarmey