Last Date: 04/01/2024.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you the next pioneer in the immunology of airway allergy and asthma?
We are seeking a curious and talented postdoc with a background in in vivo immunology to join our mission to significantly improve the everyday life of individuals experiencing brain fog in airway allergy and asthma. The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position starting 1 June 2024 or as soon as possible.
About the postdoc project
As a postdoc focusing on type 2 immune regulation, you will get a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering research within lung and brain border immunology. Specifically, you will work on a project that aims to determine the role for brain border type 2 immune cells in the cognitive burden of airway allergy and asthma. The position involves ample opportunities for personal development, and you will develop new methods and use state-of-the-art techniques. You are in turn encouraged to take part in teaching and supervision opportunities.
Your main tasks will be
- To perform independent research and to publish findings of high international quality.
- To assess behavior in allergic asthma in vivo models.
- To maintain genetically modified in vivo models.
- To develop, optimize, and test models for tissue-specific immune cell characterization.
- To design and execute single cell and high-dimensional flow cytometry experiments.
- To contribute to student supervision and collaborative projects.
- To present findings at scientific conferences and in scientific publications.
The project is funded by an Inge Lehmann grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark and will be supervised by Assistant Professor Anna Hammerich Thysen.
Your competences
To thrive in the position, you bring:
- A PhD degree (or equivalent) in Immunology.
- A strong background in in vivo experimentation.
- Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry and/or single cell analysis.
- A curious mind and an enthusiasm for science.
- An interest in developing new experimental procedures.
- A pro-active and problem-solving approach to science.
- An ability to drive independent research projects.
- A willingness to positively interact and collaborate with colleagues.
- A persistence to work on challenging tasks.
- A track-record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
You are not expected to enter with a full range of technical skills but experience with the following tasks is a plus:
- In vivo models of airway allergy and/or asthma.
- Assessment of behavior.
- Genotyping.
- Primary immune cell isolation and culture.
- Computational analysis of larger data sets.
- qPCR.
- ELISA.
- Imaging and/or histology.
About the research group
You will join a highly intellectual, driven, and cross-functional research team. Your daily work will be led by Assistant Professor Anna Hammerich Thysen, and you will work closely with another postdoc, MSc students, and lab technicians. The group is embedded in the research group Disease Systems Immunology group in Section for Protein Science and Biotherapeutics, led by Head of Section, Professor Susanne Brix Pedersen that offers a highly interdisciplinary, dynamic, and collaborative research environment with a focus on providing a supportive milieu for advancing your scientific career. Read more at http://bioengineering.dtu.dk/dsim
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1 June 2024. The position is a full-time fixed term position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Request for further information and informal enquiries can be directed to Assistant Professor Anna Hammerich Thysen ([email protected]).
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than Sunday 31 March 2024 (23.59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- A cover letter describing your ambition, motivation, and how you fit into the project.
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV),
- List of publications,
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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