Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology of Protein-Protein Interactions at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology

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København Ø

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen


We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher to join our laboratory for a 3-year position to commence 1 October 2021. The position will investigate functional effects of protein-protein interactions on postsynaptic density proteins using liquid-liquid phase separation and peptide microarrays. Information on the department can be found at: https://drug.ku.dk/

Our research
The project will focus on the functional impact of protein-protein interactions (PPIs) of human postsynaptic density (PSD) proteins. The project is part of a highly interdisciplinary effort to establish a drug development platform for PSD proteins. The group has a balanced gender and age composition, incl numerous international researchers from a variety of backgrounds.

Your job
We strive to conduct world-class PSD research using cutting-edge technologies. Your tasks would include peptide chemistry (microarray design and synthesis, manual and automated peptide synthesis); protein biochemistry (protein expression and purification, Western blotting) and molecular biology (PCR, site-directed mutagenesis). The position would further require teaching and supervision duties.

The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

  • research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
  • research-based teaching
  • sharing knowledge with society
  • participation in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors

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 Chemical biology
  • You are highly experienced in peptide and protein chemistry.
  • You have an expertise and hands-on experience with microarrays technology, as well as protein expression and modifications.
  • You have an active interest in postsynaptic density proteins, in particular with regards to their interactions during healthy and diseased states.
  • You have pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within chemical biology of biomacromolecules, including direct supervision of MSc students
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in teams
  • International experience
  • First-author publications in leading international journals
  • Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

  • First-author publications of primary research projects in high-impact journals
  • You have experience working in academic research environment
  • Extensive international experience and evidence for cross-disciplinary collaborations
  • Successful applications for competitive fellowships or grants

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and the Center for Biopharmaceuticals.

Terms of employment
The employment as assistant professor is a full time and fixed-term position for 3 years. Starting date is 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,700 DKK/ approx. 4,930 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 11 December 2019.

Questions
For further information please contact Professor Kristian Strømgaard, [email protected].

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
  5. Teaching portfolio if applicable

Application deadline: 18 July 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 32.

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


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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 5.7.2021, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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  • Søndag den 18. juli 2021

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