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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen


Division of Glial Disease and Therapeutics, Center for Translational Neuromedicine, University of Copenhagen is looking for 1 highly motivated PhD Fellow for a project on tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in connection with cerebrospinal fluid movements in ischemic stroke.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team engaged in neuro research.

Description of the Center and the research group
Our center is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences of the University of Copenhagen and is located at the Panum Institute. We currently have 50 employees and students formed into two interacting groups: The Division of Glial Disease and Therapeutics and the Division of Cell and Gene Therapy. The Center comprises newly constructed laboratories with excellent facilities for neuroscience.

The research focus of the Division of Glial Disease and Therapeutics is on the basic biology of glial cells in the central nervous system, specifically astrocytes, and their role in several neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including stroke, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, tremor, ALS, schizophrenia. Sleep disturbances and the sleep-wake regulation of astrocytic calcium signalling are other focus areas of the Division. Our research is aimed at defining new strategies for the treatment of neurological diseases that target astrocytic dysfunction.

For further information about the center/research group, see: http://ctn.ku.dk/

Description of the PhD project
During an ischemic stroke, a cascade of inflammatory events in the brain and periphery follows leading to the death of cells and edema in the affected area. Tumor necrosis factor plays a key role in driving these changes in the inflammatory state. Also, recent studies from the group have found cerebrospinal fluid influx to cause acute brain tissue swelling after ischemic stroke. The main object of the PhD project is to investigate tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in connection with cerebrospinal fluid movements in ischemic stroke.

Job description
The key tasks as a PhD fellow at CTN are to:

  • Carry out and complete an independent research project under supervision
  • Write scientific articles and the PhD thesis on the grounds of the research project
  • Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education
  • Obtain experience with teaching and/or other types of dissemination related to the PhD project
  • Participate in national and international congresses and scientific meetings

Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with the following qualifications:

  • You have a master’s degree in medicine, preferably with a thesis written during a pregraduate year
  • You are highly experienced in (1) rodent behavioral experiments; (2) administer I.P. and I.C. injections in rodents; (3) perfusion fixation procedures in rodents
  • You have experience with cytokine/chemokine analysis and tissue processing using a cryostat
  • You have knowledge of tumor necrosis factor and its receptors in relation to cerebral disease
  • You have knowledge in ischemic stroke, pathologically and clinically
  • You have an active interest in astrocytic modulation of neuronal activity and plasticity. Peer-reviewed publications in ischemic stroke are considered preferentially
  • Completed Laboratory Animal Science course (EU function AD)
  • Training in an excellent laboratory enabling the candidate to execute independent laboratory work
  • Dedication to outlined research protocol is necessary
  • The successful candidate should be organized, self-motivated, result-oriented and capable of working independently in a collaborative setting
  • The successful candidate will possess strong written and oral (English) communication skills with the ability to readily learn new experimental techniques. Strong analytical and communicative skills are also required

Terms of employment
The successful candidate will be offered a full-time 3-year position. The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff of 19 December 2019.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The successful applicant will be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences according to the rules stipulated in the Ministerial order on the PhD program at the universities (PhD order) from the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Higher Education and the guidelines for the PhD program at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary begins around 27,360 DKK /approx. 3,660 EUR (Oct 2019-level) plus pension.

Start date: 1 July 2020 or after agreement.

The successful candidate will refer to Dr. Maiken Nedergaard.

How to apply
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking "APPLY NOW" below. The application must include:

  • Curriculum vitae, incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
  • MSc diploma together with the transcript of university examinations
  • A motivation letter describing your research interests and reasons for applying. It should contain prior examples illustrating your drive and abilities that would be pertinent to the position
  • A list of publications (or manuscripts) that have been submitted or accepted for publication
  • Contact information of 2-3 referees.

The deadline for applications is 10 March 2020, 23.59pm CET

Inquiries about the position can be made to Center Administrator Ann Christensen, [email protected]

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.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

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.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7800 students, 1550 PhD students and 4400 employees. The Faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

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