PhD fellow in Veterinary clinical pharmacology

Deadline: 13th July 2012 Nationality: International How to Apply and Further Information.

Department of Veterinary Disease Biology (IVS), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND) at the University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship for the project "Optimization of dosage and clinical efficacy of new macrolides" commencing 1 October 2012 or soon thereafter. The application deadline is 13 July 2012.   Project description The project is a 3-year Marie Curie PhD project within the programme "TRAIN-ASAP - Training and Research Aimed at Novel Antibacterial Solutions in Animals and People".   New data indicates that macrolides belonging to the azalide class may process concentration-dependent kill activity in contrast to older macrolides which are regarded as time-dependent antibiotics. Azalide products are currently administered in anticipation of time-dependent activity and may therefore be used inefficiently. This project will examine the kill rate of respiratory pathogens after exposure to selected azalide macrolides in an in vitro model, study the distribution of the drugs into the respiratory tract secretions and inflammatory cells using a porcine infection model, and perform a confirmative dose study in naturally infected animals.   The Marie Curie PhD scholarship provides a three-year stipend including mobility allowance, training and stay at the different partners as well as a tuition fee.   Principal supervisor Professor Christian Friis E-mail: cfr@life.ku.dk Direct Phone: (+45) 35333161 Section of Biomedicine, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology   Key criteria for the assessment of candidates DVM with interest in clinical microbiology and pharmacology The grade point average achieved Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme Previous publications Relevant work experience Other professional activities Language skills Interpersonal skills  How to Apply and Further Information.