PhD fellowship in Veterinary Virology

Project Description

The PhD project will focus on cross-reactive vaccines for swine influenza A virus. The first part of the project will involve establishing immunological assays in the laboratory and generating hyperimmune serum in pigs experimentally for antigenic characterization of Danish swine influenza A virus. The second part will involve selecting representative vaccine strains and testing them experimentally in pigs and subsequently in the field.

Key Tasks

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

PhD Programme Description

The PhD programme is a three-year full-time research education within the framework of the 5+3 scheme, intended for candidates holding a relevant academic degree within the project’s subject area.

Place of Employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and the project will be carried out in collaboration with Statens Serum Institute, Landbrug og Fødevarer and Ceva Animal Health.

Terms of Employment

• The average weekly working hours are 37 hours
• The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years
• The start date is 1st of February 2027 or after agreement
• The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Salary

Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.