Postdoc position in 3-dimensional genome organization at Center for Protein Research (CPR) Faculty of Health and Medi...

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher with expertise in chromatin organization or functional genomics to unravel the Dynamics of Genome Architecture for a fixed 3-year position to start earliest 1 November 2021 or soon thereafter.

The position will be based at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) in the Structure and Function of the 3D Genome group headed by Nils Krietenstein. More information on the CPR can be found at: https://www.cpr.ku.dk

Our research
The Krietenstein group studies genome architecture and chromatin dynamics. It is our goal to elucidate the dynamics of spatial chromatin organization. We employ state of the art sequencing technologies to elucidate 3D genome organization at nucleosomes resolution (Micro-C) and use complementary 1D approaches for epigenetic profiling in the context of fundamental research as well as health-relevant cellular processes. It is also our strong interest to develop novel tools that address chromosome conformation dynamics from in vitro biochemistry to the organismal level. The Krietenstein lab will start at the Novo Nordisk Center for Protein research (CPR) in Copenhagen in October. CPR is a highly diverse and collaborative research institute with world-leading scientists and cutting-edge core facilities, such as deep-sequencing, microscopy and mass-spectrometry. We value a collaborative spirit and the interest to work in a diverse and international research environment.

Your job

You will join a junior research team to elucidate the dynamic structure of 3-dimensional genome organization. An essential part of your work will be to develop novel, sequencing based tools to profile genome organization with high resolution. Therefore, a strong interest in technology development and analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data is required. The Krietenstein lab has a strong interest to contribute to the collaborative community at CPR and in Copenhagen. Your work and your interest to engage into the scientific community will be essential to establish the Krietenstein lab in its new environment. You will have the opportunity to work independently and to strongly influence the research direction of the Krietenstein group at CPR. Other tasks will include dissemination of your discoveries on internal seminars, active participation in international workshops and conferences and writing of scientific manuscripts.

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 Life science or related fields.
• You are highly experienced in chromatin biology, including cell biology or biochemistry.
• You have an active interest in understanding genome regulation.
• You have documented expertise in Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data workflow and analysis of functional genomics data sets (e.g., ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, Hi-seq).
• Good organization and flexibility.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.

Place of employment

The employment is at CPR (www.cpr.ku.dk), a Novo Nordisk Foundation center of excellence established in 2007 and embedded in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, to promote basic and applied research on human proteins of medical relevance. The Center comprises modern laboratories, supercomputer resources and state-of-the- art facilities within protein science and genomics. CPR is an interdisciplinary international environment with English as the main language. We are located in central Copenhagen, a city with one of the highest qualities of life in the world and a vibrant and highly interactive research environment. The University of Copenhagen has a strong focus on balancing professional life with a family-friendly working environment https://www.ism.ku.dk/faq.

Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 3 years. Starting date is 1 November 2021 or after agreement.

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 34,899 DKK/ approx. 4,693 Euro (April 2021-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 January 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Nils Krietenstein; e-mail: [email protected]

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, other skills relevant for the position, and names and contact details for 3 references.

3. Copies 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: 29 August 2021, 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 37-38.

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.

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