Last Date: 23 May 2023.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is looking for a Research Assistant candidate to join the Sedzinski group starting 15 July 2023 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
The Center:
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW has its Hub at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) as well as nodes at UCPH, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Leiden University Medical Center. Researchers within reNEW addresses fundamental questions in stem cell and developmental biology and will pivot research findings to clinical outcomes and products.
Our research
A research assistant position for 6 months is available in the group of Jakub Sedzinski at reNEW. The team studies the general principles underlying epithelial homeostasis. Particularly, the team wants to determine both the mechanics and molecular regulation of the mucociliary epithelial cell development and renewal from stem cells hoping to provide new insights into treatment of epithelial pathologies associated with defective tissue homeostasis, such as asthma, colitis, and most common epithelial tumors, or carcinomas. The team utilizes Xenopus (frog) embryos as a model system and the state-of-the-art quantitative image processing techniques. This project will combine quantitative live-cell imaging of developing frog embryos, molecular perturbations and computational analyses of time-series data. Starting date for this position is the 15 July 2023, or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
Job description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding candidate with a background in cell and tissue mechanics. The candidate will implement cutting-edge quantitative imaging methods to unravel how cell and tissue mechanics regulates the mucociliary epithelial cell development and renewal.
Qualifications:
- A MSc degree in life sciences or equivalent
- Documented hands-on experience with Xenopus embryos and quantitative image processing is required.
- Excellent English skills written and spoken.
- Highly motivated and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. The position requires solid previous laboratory work experience and proficiency in computational data analysis.
- A solution-oriented, organizational and positive mindset is required. The ability to work in a highly collaborative international environment both independently and as part of the team is essential.
We offer:
- A stimulating, challenging and multifaceted research environment
- A supportive team to work and collaborate with
- A combination of exciting projects and state-of-the-art technologies to expand your horizons.
- Possibilities for continued education and training.
- Attractive employment conditions for 6 months.
- Centrally located workplace.
Terms of salary, work, and employment:
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.
The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities”.
We encourage all – regardless of their personal background and status – to apply.
The application must include:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae incl. education, experience, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
- List of three references (full address, incl. email and phone number)
- Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Questions:
For further information contact Associate Professor Jakub Sedzinski, [email protected]
Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk.
How to apply
Your online application must be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below. The closing date for applications is 23 May 2023.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Only applications received in time and consisting of the above listed documents will be considered.
Applications and/or any material received after deadline will not be taken into consideration.
The application will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 284 of 25 April 2008 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Assessment procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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
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