Darwinian Chemistry Doctoral Network
Darwinian evolution is unrivalled in its ability to invent, which Humankind has already exploited for various purposes such as plant and animal breeding and directed evolution of proteins. In these examples, evolution acts on living species or material derived from them, but so far it has not been possible to apply Darwinian evolution outside the realm of biological and some computational systems. The aim of the DarChemDN research programme is to develop, for the first time, synthetic chemical systems that can undergo Darwinian evolution.
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Research
Our research couples systems chemistry, biophysics, and theoretical evolutionary biology with know-how in microfluidics, mass spectrometry, and advanced computational methods.
Training
Our network-wide training programme will complement the doctoral candidates’ local training by offering access to various multi-disciplinary training events and dedicated workshops.
Open Positions
The proposed research will be conducted by 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) hosted and supervised by our beneficiaries.
The positions open on 1 September 2023.
News
The DarChemDN consortium gathered in Groningen on September 11 and 12, 2024, for the project’s...
The 10 Doctoral Candidate positions for the DarChemDN project are open! DarChemDN is looking for...
The DarChemDN is looking for talented and motivated Doctoral Candidates (DCs) with backgrounds in organic...
A consortium comprising six beneficiaries and six associated partners received 2.7 million euros from the...
DarChemDN network
