Nanoscience, Chemistry

Aarhus University is offering two open PhD positions at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO). The first project, supervised by Professor Rikke Meyer, focuses on 'Catalytic DNA in Biofilms,' investigating how bacteria form G-quadruplex structures in extracellular DNA, their role in forming DNAzymes, and the impact on electron transport and host–microbe interactions. The second project, supervised by Assistant Professor Thibault Viennet and Professor Niels Chr. Nielsen, is titled 'Illuminating the Dark Kinome using Integrated Structural Biology.' This project explores how phosphorylation of disordered linker regions in kinases modulates their structure and interactions, utilizing advanced techniques such as NMR, SAXS, smFRET, EPR, biophysics, and computation. Aarhus University is a top-ranked institution with a stimulating interdisciplinary research environment and state-of-the-art facilities. PhD positions are typically fully funded, with competitive salaries and benefits. Tuition is free for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens; other international students pay annual fees. Applicants should have a relevant Master's degree and experience in molecular or structural biology, biophysics, or related fields. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2025. For full details and application instructions, visit the provided project links.