Master Thesis Project - Stabilization of proteins

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The aim of this project is to investigate the effect of several mutations to the proteins’ alkaline and thermal stability.

The student will learn how to design a gene for expression, produce recombinant proteins in an E.coli expression system, as well as how to harvest and lyse the cells. Then, the proteins will be purified with chromatography methods. Yield and purity will be determined with analytical methods, such as SDS-PAGE, size exclusion chromatography and LC-MS. Protein stability will then be determined with a Biacore assay (NaOH-stability), and differential scanning fluorimetry and/or circular dichroism (thermal stability).

What you’ll do

• A diploma work/master thesis focusing on protein biochemistry.
• Produce, purify and analyze your protein samples with different techniques.
• Analyze your findings and develop follow-up experiments.

Who you are

• Master student in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology or related field.
• Basic knowledge of protein production, purification, and analytical methods.
• Eligible for master thesis project work between September 2026 – January 2027
• Enthusiastic about performing laboratory work.
• Ability to individually plan and perform experiments but also to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Interview and selection will happen continuously and the opening can be filled before last day of application. We look forward to hearing from you!

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