Assistant Professor in translational breast cancer research

The Unit of Cancer and Inflammation Research, Department of Molecular Medicine, invites applications for a 3-year position as assistant professor in Translational Breast Cancer Research, specifically within organoid research, cancer drug resistance and novel therapeutic strategies. The position has the possibility of being extended by one year.

We seek individuals who have research expertise that complement existing focus areas of the department.

Major research areas of the Cancer Unit of the department are cancer biology, cancer immunobiology and immunotherapy, animal and organoid models of cancer, personalized medicine, drug resistance mechanism, and circulating tumor DNA.

Research profile and tasks

The main task of the candidate will be to establish lines of research that strengthen translational and integrative approaches at the molecular and mechanistic levels in the study of cancer within our department. Close collaborations will be expected within the research unit and within the Department of Molecular Medicine, as well as with the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, SDU and research units within the Department of Clinical Research and Odense University Hospital (OUH).

OUH is the main hospital in the region (population of 1.2 million), responsible for diagnoses and treatments within all specialties. Establishment of strong international collaborations of benefit to the department will be expected as well. The candidate is encouraged to spend several spend months abroad to obtain further international experience during the employment at SDU.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biomedicine or related sciences or an equivalent M.D.

In addition, successful candidates must hold a PhD degree and must have proven postdoctoral training.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated significant research experience through publications. Special consideration will be given to candidates demonstrating a strong background in any of the above-mentioned themes by publications in respected peer-review scientific journals.

Teaching commitments

The successful applicant will be expected to teach cancer biology and/or oncology or related topics to medical, BSc and MSc students at courses provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences. The candidate will be expected to participate in mentoring graduate and PhD students pursuing their Master’s degree or PhD.

Further information

Further information can be obtained by e-mail to the Head of the Department of Molecular Medicine, professor Boye L. Jensen [email protected] at and to the Head of Research at Unit of Cancer and Inflammation Research, professor Henrik J. Ditzel at [email protected]

Appointment

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

Applications – including the required attachments – must be sent via the below-mentioned link “Apply online". Only online applications will be accepted. Attached files must be Adobe PDF or Word format. Each field in the application form can contain up to max. 10 Mb.

Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must contain (as pdf.- or docx.-files):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the applicant to be most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf.- or docx.-file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work.

Incomplete applications with regard to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further details:

Read the guideline for applicants