Postdoc in Bacteriophage Engineering at Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

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Frederiksberg C

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for a 3-year post doc position in Bacteriophage Engineering commencing on October 1st 2019 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The post doc will have a major role in developing novel custom-made antimicrobials exploiting the nature of bacteriophages as a part of the project Tailocin funded by The Independent Research fund Denmark.

Information on the department can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/english/

Our group and research

Our research group PHAGEBio studies the biology and applications of bacteriophages that have a natural ability to kill bacteria. The aim of our research is to elucidate novel mechanisms of phage-host interaction as well as exploiting phages and their enzymes to control pathogenic bacteria. We offer the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art, highly innovative and scientifically stimulating environment. We value team work and consists of a group of ambitious researchers from all over the world and have a large network within the field of bacteriophages. We offer excellent training opportunities, both personally and professionally and the opportunity to contribute with new knowledge to an exciting and fast-moving scientific field.

For more information see here: https://ivh.ku.dk/english/research/food_safety_and_zoonoses/phages/

Your job

The world-wide threat of antibiotic resistant bacteria has made WHO and EU emphasize the urgent need for innovative research to develop alternatives to antibiotics against Gram-negative pathogens. The aim of this project is to develop custom-made antimicrobials specifically targeting critical clinical and foodborne pathogens. This will be achieved by engineering the tail of a unique bacteriophage to carry multiple binding capacities derived from the huge diversity of phage receptor binding proteins found in nature.

As a post doc your main task will be to use synthetic biology to engineer bacteriophages to become antimicrobials that kill bacteria by puncturing the membrane. In addition, you will be responsible for engineering of phage receptor binding proteins in collaboration with the PhD fellow associated to the project. Finally, we expect you to reveal novel understanding of phage biology and phage-host interactions and contribute to other projects running in the PHAGEBio research group. The project is funded by The Independent Research fund Denmark.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

  • You have a PhD in molecular microbiology, biotechnology, synthetic biology or similar
  • You are highly experienced in molecular microbiology, DNA sequencing, bioinformatic
  • You have an active interest in synthetic biology or bacteriophage biology
  • Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
  • Excellent English skills written and spoken
  • You are experienced in working independently
  • Experienced in manuscript writing

Desirable experience and skills:

  • Experience or knowledge of bacteriophage engineering
  • Experience with yeast gap-repair genetic engineering
  • Experience with supervision of students


Place of employment

The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and state of the art equipment.

Terms of employment

The employment as postdoc is a full time and temporary position for 3 years. Starting date is October 1st 2019 or as soon as possible hereafter.

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 34.00 DKK/ approx. 4,550 Euro (April 2019-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 Professor Lone Brøndsted; [email protected]; 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. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

Application deadline: Monday August 12th 2019, 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.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 35.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Kilde: Jobnet.dk


Information og data

Denne ledige stilling har jobtypen "Akademisk medarbejder", og befinder sig i kategorien "Økonomi og jura".

Arbejdsstedet er beliggende i Frederiksberg C.

Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 1.7.2019, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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  • Akademisk medarbejder
  • Frederiksberg C
  • Mandag den 12. august 2019

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