Last Date: 03-12-2023.
Job Description
The Cardiac Proteomics Group at Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen wishes to appoint a talented PhD fellow (3 year position) and/or postdoctoral fellow (2 year position) for an international research collaboration that seeks to outline protein regulations involved in the pathogenesis of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. The research fellow will isolate protein complexes from the nuclear envelope in cardiomyocytes and use quantitative proteomics-based approaches to identify changes in the protein networks in the cardiac disease state. The fellow will be part of a larger collaborative undertaking with two international research groups, enabling experimental work in models of the disease in addition to work with human samples.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our team. Prior knowledge of cardiomyocyte biology and/or interaction proteomics is a preference.
Qualification Requirements
- Holds a PhD (for post doc applicants) or M.Sc. (for PhD applicants) with experience from a relevant field including but not limited to Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Cardiology, Interaction proteomics
- Ambitious, creative, independent and self-driven
- Hands on skills and expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Experimental know-how of mass spectrometry-based interaction proteomics (LC-MS/MS)
- Analytical know-how of Mass spectrometry data analysis
- Experimental know-how of work with cardiomyocytes
- Experimental know-how of isolating cardiomyocyte structural components
- Experience in quantitative proteomics approaches
- Experience in cardiomyocyte biology and/or nuclear protein complexes is an advantage
- Experience in DNA damage biology is an advantage
- Good communication skills in English, both oral and written, is a requirement
Be willing to engage in team work
The preferred applicant should have an excellent academic track record, solid research experience and be highly motivated to deploy diverse strategies to extract novel findings of importance to cardiac pathophysiology. Previous research experience in a competitive environment is required.
Our group and environment
The candidate will be part of the Cardiac Proteomics group led by Professor Lundby at the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The successful candidate will be working in a team of scientists across multiple scientific fields focused on improving our molecular understanding of cardiac pathophysiologies. Our facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities as well as modern office spaces. The position provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in cutting edge quantitative mass spectrometry-based proteomics, data analysis of large datasets and integration of multi-omics datasets. Striving for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility, we offer creative, friendly and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and strong scientific environment where you get the opportunity to plan your work independently to further your professional and personal development.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Workplace and period of employment
Workplace is located at Maersk Tower, The Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The period of employment for postdoctoral candidates is 2 years and for PhD fellows 3 years. Suggested start date is by mid-February/start March 2024.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Lundby: [email protected].
You can read more about Cardiac Proteomics Group at www.lundbylab.com
You can read more about the Department of Biomedical Sciences at www.bmi.ku.dk
Application procedure
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an online application by clicking “APPLY NOW” below no later than December 3 2023.
The File Must Include
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. Attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The application should contain:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Relevant diplomas (an official translation into English). For PhD applicants: 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 a PhD fellowship 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
- List of publications
- Contact details for two referees
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
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