哥本哈根大学生物化学博士后招聘
哥本哈根大学生物化学博士后招聘
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for an 18-month postdoc position to study basement membrane proteins, to commence 1st September 2020.
Information on the department can be found at: www.bric.ku.dk
Our research
The Erler group’s research is focused on understanding how cancer spreads because this is what kills the majority of cancer patients. The projects cover a wide range of solid tumour types and we utilise a variety of diverse techniques. We are an international, diverse and inclusive group.
Your job
We seek to understand how the extracellular matrix influences cancer progression. Your task will be to focus on studying the influence of basement membrane proteins.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
o You have a PhD in Biochemistry or similar
o You are highly experienced in basement membrane research
o You are highly experienced in protein production
o You are experienced in using in vivo models of metastasis
o You are experienced in breeding transgenic cancer models
o You are experienced in multiphoton microscopy
o You have an active interest in the extracellular matrix
o You have knowledge of cancer and metastasis
o Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
o Excellent English skills written and spoken
Desirable experience and skills:
o At least one high impact first author paper from PhD
o Awards received in recognition of scientific excellence
Place of employment
The place of employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and core facilities.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 1.5 years. Starting date is 1st September 2020 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 33,600 DKK/ approx. 4,480 Euro (April 2018-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.
The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.
Questions
For further information please contact Prof Janine Erler; janine.erler@bric.ku.dk; www.sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.b) PhD certificate and a)A certified/signed copy of
4. List of publications.
Application deadline: 24 May 2020, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.