Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow for a project focused on building BrainSTEM: A web application designed as an electronic lab notebook for describing neurophysiological experiments as well as a data-sharing platform for the community, where researchers can store and share the information and metadata about their experiments (www.brainSTEM.org).  The research will take place at the Department of Neuroscience (in.ku.dk) at University of Copenhagen in the lab of Dr. Peter C. Petersen (PetersenLab.org).

The postdoc position is focused on the development of BrainSTEM, involving the design of a standard language for describing experimental neuroscience, semantic search functionality, stronger adoption of the FAIR principles, and stimulating and supporting community uptake. The project is primarily funded by the NIH, through the Brain Initiative U19 Oxytocin grant. The project will include occasional travels, e.g., to New York (NYU), Brain Initiate meetings, SfN, FENS, and to pilot user labs.

Our research
Our lab was founded in 2022, with the goal of understanding the neuronal mechanisms involved in memory and cognition and how imbalances in the circuits can lead to pathological conditions. In particular, we study spatial memory, and theta oscillations in behaving rats. We are using state-of-the-art methods for measuring and manipulating neuronal activity at large-scale and high specificity, together with advanced data analysis. This includes using Neuropixels and other high-density silicon probes, applying optogenetics, thermal and other perturbation techniques, dimensionality reduction, and other advanced population-analysis methods.

But we are also strong supporters of open science and have developed several tools and solutions for the neuroscience community (both software and hardware solutions. We built CellExplorer – a framework for analyzing single cells (CellExplorer.org) and are now developing BrainSTEM (BrainSTEM.org). The ultimate goal with BrainSTEM is to make neuroscience more open and FAIR, promote collaborations, break down barriers between labs, and for BrainSTEM to become the chosen platform of the community for sharing experimental work, within labs, and across the scientific community.

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 Neuroscience, Software engineering, Data science, or other related sciences.
• You are experienced in coding in Python.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• You have experience with or an active interest in learning more about Neurophysiology.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.
• Present results internally, via talks, and to the external community, via conferences and publications

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience in machine learning, semantic search, or knowledge graphs.
• Experience with the Django web framework.
• Experience with relational databases and various data formats.
• Knowledge of in-vivo electrophysiological experiments or imaging methods.

Place of employment

You will be employed at the Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen in the center of Copenhagen. The successful applicant will join a thriving international neuroscience environment.  We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

The applicant will be the major participant in all aspects of the project, from designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions, perform community outreach, work with pilot groups, and present results at conferences. Please contact peter.christian.petersen@sund.ku.dk  for questions and comments or go to PetersenLab.org for more information.

Living in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a fantastic city and a wonderful living experience, and it has consistently been ranked among the world’s best cities to live in. Our lab is located centrally in the neighborhood Nørrebro, which recently was ranked as the world’s coolest neighborhood by Time Out Magazine. University of Copenhagen has an International staff mobility program to help accommodate international researchers with practical matters, before arrivals such as with residence permit, housing, and childcare/school as well as during the stay with salary, tax, pension, insurance, banking as well as getting accustomed with language and culture. 

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a limited to a period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The desired starting date is March 1, 2024.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,400 DKK/approx. 4,880 EUR (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

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 to 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.

Deadline for applications: November 20, 2023, 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 https://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 mid December. 

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2023-11-20 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday November 20th, 2023

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated postdoc for a 4-years project. You will work on a project related to algorithmic fairness in cardiometabolic disease prediction and care at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The successful candidate is expected to start on the 1st March 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

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

The position and the project
You will work in the Algorithmic Fairness in Diabetes Prediction (ALFADIAB) research program, which is a 5-years project (2023-2028) funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The vision of ALFADIAB is a society where access to healthcare and quality of care do not depend on ethnicity, race, sex, or wealth. In this research program, we will investigate whether established risk prediction models, that are used to forecast which individuals are at high risk of cardiometabolic diseases, are underperforming for minorities and those with lower socioeconomic status. Using Danish registry-based data on millions of people and various external datasets, we will assess inequalities in cardiometabolic disease prediction, management, and care, and deploy AI techniques to develop improved predictive models that are equitable and perform equally well between subgroups.

You will be fully immersed in the ALFADIAB project and will be working with Associate Professor Tibor V. Varga on the various aspects of the project including the development of novel predictive models that will serve as a proof-of-concept for population-based, AI-driven prediction models of cardiometabolic diseases that are fair and explainable.
 

Your job
You will be starting in a newly formed research group, so both independent and group-based work will be expected. You will work closely with Associate Professor and Principal Investigator Tibor V. Varga. Your main responsibilities include data management, data analysis, method development, as well as manuscript preparation, and communication of research results to the scientific community (via publications, conference presentations, and alternative creative ways), as well as to relevant stakeholders. Over the course of the position, a certain amount of teaching/supervision is expected at the undergraduate or graduate levels. National and international research visits will be possible and encouraged.
 

Who are we looking for?
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 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related disciplines
• You are highly experienced in working with high-dimensional large datasets, and have advanced skills in statistical programming (preferably in R/Python)
• You have an active interest in AI and are familiar with state-of-the-art AI methods
• You have proficient communication skills and an ability to work both independently and in teams
• You have excellent written and spoken English skills
• You are a respectful and inclusive person.

Desirable experience and skills (these are not requirements but demonstrating them is a plus):

• You have worked with registry-based data
• You have experience with method development (e.g., in the form of developing R/Python packages or related tools)
   

Place of employment & What do we offer?
In contrast with shorter appointments, this 4-year postdoc position will offer a generous time window to deepen and widen your expertise in AI and health equity research.

The Department of Public Health hosts world-class researchers specializing in the cross-section of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, general practice, and global health. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, down-to-earth research environment with horizontal power structures. The Department is a vibrant, inclusive workplace hosting a large group of faculty, postdocs, and PhD-students. The research of the Department covers a wide range of topics and methodologies and has an international work environment. The CSS campus is located in the inner city of Copenhagen, close to Nørreport metro station and other means of transportation.

Copenhagen is one of the most livable cities in the world, known for its incredible food and vibrant music scene.
 

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week and the position is fixed-term, limited to a period of 4 years. The starting time is 1 March 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,400 DKK/approx. 4,882 EUR (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. Foreign 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 Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
 

Questions
For further information please contact Tibor V Varga Tibor.Varga@sund.ku.dk (https://publichealth.ku.dk/staff/?pure=en/persons/578511)

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. two pages).
2. CV including education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to 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 with the three most important contributions highlighted in a standalone section.
    

Deadline for applications: 29 October 2023 23:59 GMT +2

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 https://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.

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.

Deadline: 2023-10-29 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 29th, 2023

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher with a strong interest in membrane protein structure and function for a two-year postdoctoral position to commence on January 15th 2024.  

About us

In the Gustavsson group, we aim to understand the molecular details of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) receptor function and regulation and translate our findings to biological function. We combine characterization of receptor pharmacology in cells and reconstituted systems with characterization of receptor structure and dynamics using NMR, cryo-EM and other methods.

The group is located in the Laboratory of Molecular and Translational Pharmacology (Molpharm, https://bmi.ku.dk/english/research/molpharm/ ) in the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI, https://bmi.ku.dk/), which is an interdisciplinary department with research groups focused on topics spanning from basic to translational science. MolPharm encompasses multiple research groups centered around GPCR research spanning from molecular scale characterization to in vivo studies and clinical trials. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where students, postdocs, technicians and scientists from various cultures work together on a variety of interdisciplinary projects.

The project

GPCRs relay signals from the outside to the inside of the cell by coupling to G proteins and other intracellular mediators. GPCRs are the targets of around 30% of approved drugs and development of new and improved therapies is a major focus of academic groups and companies worldwide.

Chemokines drive cell migration through interactions with chemokine receptors, thereby controlling the immune system, development and other functions. Chemokine receptors and other GPCRs are dynamic proteins and regulated by a number of cellular factors including membrane lipids. We have identified specific lipids with different functional effects on chemokine receptors. The project aims to characterize the molecular mechanisms of lipid regulation using a combination of structural and functional experiments in cells and reconstituted systems. Your tasks will include expression, purification and reconstitution of receptors and characterization of receptor structure, dynamics and function.

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

Essential experience and skills:

• PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or similar
• Experience with protein expression and purification, preferably involving membrane proteins
• An active interest in structure and function of G protein-coupled receptors
• Good communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with structural biology methods (cryo-EM, NMR etc) for protein characterization
• Knowledge of GPCR signalling and pharmacology
• Experience with culturing of eukaryotic cells for protein expression

Place of employment

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

Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 years. Starting date is January 15, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. 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 36,000 DKK/approx. 4,800 EUR (April 2023 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 Associate Professor Martin Gustavsson; martin@sund.ku.dk; +4520828221

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:  22 October 2023, 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 https://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 University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

We are offering a postdoc or an assistant professor position at the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) with the Wandall Group, commencing from 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

We are looking for one or more highly motivated and skilled researcher with experience in glycobiology, mass spectrometry, infection biology, gene targeting, and human 3D skin models. The successful candidate will be employed as postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Our research
Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) is composed of 5 research groups and hosts about 10 postdocs and 15 PhD students in addition to Master students and guest researchers. CCG strives to be a leader in glycosciences in pioneering the transformation of the field towards wider integration into mainstream cell biology by developing experimental strategies, informatics approaches, and sustainable resources amenable not only to experts. We aim to facilitate the discovery of diseases caused by altered glycosylation, develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and identify new ways to design and produce improved glycoprotein drugs. 

CCG is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and training Center located on the 10th floor of the new Mærsk Tower science building within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). CCG has state-of-the-art facilities for mass spectrometry, mass photometry, flow cytometry, cell engineering, and glycan arrays, and group leaders hold diverse expertise in all areas of glycosciences. Our core valuables include glycoproteome data and bioinformatics tools, validated gene editing tools, glycoengineered cell libraries, and design matrices for the recombinant production of glycotherapeutics. CCG hosts an international seminar series, PhD courses in glycobiology and gene editing, and participates in ICMMs education program.

Principal supervisor/group leader: Professor Hans Wandall (e-mail: hhw@sund.ku.dk).

Start date:    1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Duration:      3 years.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research related to the topics above at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). We expect the candidate to engage in an active research environment and take part in student guidance.

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

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants for the postdoc position:  

• You have a PhD in Biochemistry / Glycobiology.  
• You possess significant research experience and publication records in the field of glycobiology and mass spectrometry.
• Knowledge and preferable skills in working with 3D human organotypic skin models.
• Knowledge about host-pathogen interactions, including skin and viral infections.
• Previous scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Key criteria for the assessment of candidates for the associate professorship position:  

• You have a PhD in Biochemistry / Glycobiology.  
• You possess significant research experience and publication records in the field of glycobiology and mass spectrometry.
• Knowledge and preferable skills in working with 3D human organotypic skin models.
• Knowledge about host-pathogen interactions, including skin and viral infections.
• A track record of published research and experience with scientific presentations.

Other important criteria are:

• You have a curious mindset and an active interest in glycosylation and cell biology.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Applicants should be highly organized and motivated to carry out research related to the topics described above. Candidates with prior experience in glycobiology, skin biology, infection biology, and/or quantitative glycoproteomics will receive advantaged consideration.

Place of employment 
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), University of Copenhagen. ICMM offers a creative and ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context.

ICMM currently comprises five research programs, three high profile Research Centers as well as several international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.

More information can be found at https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment 
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years and the average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The starting date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,887 for postdocs and DKK 38,337 /approx. EUR 5,111 for assistant professors (October 2023-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign 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 Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact the hiring group leader mentioned above.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk.

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 to the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) if applicable a Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 October 2023, 23.59 p.m. 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 above-mentioned 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 https://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 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 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.

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Background:
You can learn more from the Duxin lab at: https://www.cpr.ku.dk/research/proteinsignaling/duxin-group/

You can learn more about the Center for Protein Research at: https://www.cpr.ku.dk

Job description:
The candidate will be part of the Duxin laboratory and primarily focus on identifying and characterizing novel mechanisms of DNA-protein crosslink repair.  To this end, the candidate will employ proteome approaches that will be combined with the power of the Xenopus system. These include utilizing and developing many different methods of molecular biology, biochemistry and computational analysis. The candidate will also have access to all the state-of-the art facilities present at CPR including the Mass Spectrometry, Protein Imaging, Big Data Management and Protein Production platforms.

Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.

• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Projected start date: December 1st 2023.

Principal supervisor is Julien Duxin, julien.duxin@cpr.ku.dk 

Qualifications

• Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in science or equivalent. The degree must be equivalent to Danish Master’s degree.
• Previous experience in Molecular biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry is required.
• Prior publication in internationally recognized journals is preferred.
• Good grades are preferred.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, and flexibility.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the NNF Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

5. Names and contact details for at least two referees

Deadline for application: 5 October 2023, 23:59 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.

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 find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

Deadline: 2023-10-05 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 5th, 2023

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc or assistant professor for a three-year position to commence 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

The position is part of the highly collaborative Research and Innovation Action “Therapies for Renal Ciliopathies (TheRaCil)”, supported by the EU union (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101080717).

Our research
The interest of the research group is molecular and genetic mechanisms of embryonic development and birth defects. We are using a multidisciplinary approach, where we combine genetic and genomic investigations of patients, with functional investigations based on embryonic tissues, cell models and zebrafish. Our ambition is to perform research on the highest level and publish in high-quality international journals. We have a very inclusive working environment and a large network of national and international collaborators. 

More information about our research can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/la-larsen-group/.

Your job
Your job will focus on functional characterization of genes involved in rare inherited kidney disorders (renal ciliopathies). The research is part TheRaCil, a large international, interdisciplinary and highly collaborative project, aimed at improving diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of pediatric renal ciliopathy patients.

The functional characterization of genes should be performed using zebrafish. Consequently, the project will include CRISPR-cas9 based methods for gene targeting in zebrafish and phenotypic characterization of the zebrafish pronephros. Thus, documented expertise in zebrafish developmental biology is necessary.

Candidates without documented hands-on experience with zebrafish research will not be considered for the position.

The postdocs’ responsibilities will primarily consist of: 

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties.
• limited research-based teaching.

The assistant professors’ responsibilities will primarily consist of: 

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

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the competencies and experience outlined below.

For assistant professors, six overall criteria apply for appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in cell biology or developmental biology
• Hands-on experience with zebrafish as model organism
• You have an active interest in developmental genetics, kidney development and cilia biology.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with developmental and molecular biology

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and zebrafish facility.

Scientific environment
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context.

ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.

Information on Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of three years and the average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.. The start date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,887 for postdocs and DKK 38,337 /approx. EUR 5,111 for assistant professors (October 2023-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. 

Foreign 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 Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Prof. Lars Allan Larsen by e-mail: larsal@sund.ku.dk.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your 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).

Deadline for applications: Sunday 8 October 2023, 23:59 PM 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 above mentioned 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 https://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 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 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.

Deadline: 2023-10-08 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 8th, 2023

The University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD fellow to commence January 1, 2024, at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen.

About Us
Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in cardiometabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge towards new prevention and treatment strategies.

The Center has around 260 employees, spread across 21 research groups and 5 technology platforms, who work in a vibrant international research environment with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Center’s research has resulted in seminal discoveries as to how genes, hormones, and environmental factors influence metabolic health and disease throughout life. You can read more about CBMR at www.cbmr.ku.dk.

Our Research
The Zierath Group investigates the interactions between intrinsic biorhythms and external perturbations such as exercise and nutrient provision to identify novel translational strategies for prevention and treatment of metabolic disease. You can read more about the Zierath Group here.

Project Description
You will be part of a project investigating how metabolism is controlled across the circadian cycle. Our preliminary evidence has identified how diet and exercise act as zeitgebers to reset the circadian clock. This project will build upon that foundational knowledge to investigate the environmental cues and molecular transducers that regulate circadian metabolism. In addition, we will investigate how this process may be dysregulated in disease states such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, using animal models and human clinical samples.

You will join a multi-disciplinary research team working on basic and applied research questions related to circadian rhythms, metabolism and exercise. Specifically, you will contribute to this aim by integrating multi-omic data to illuminate the molecular mechanisms regulating the interplay between metabolism and the control of the core circadian clock.

Principal supervisor is Professor Juleen Zierath, juleen.zierath@sund.ku.dk

Start:  January 1, 2024

Duration: 3 years as PhD fellow.

Profile
The PhD fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or related sciences Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).
• Experience and knowledge in programming languages such as R and/or Python
• Experience analysing large omics datasets
• You have an active interest in metabolic research
• You have proven an ability to envision, plan and execute a research project
• Excellent team-working skills
• Good English skills, written and spoken

Eligibility
The PhD fellowship are open for applicants that hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years). The Master’s degree has to be obtained before January 1, 2024.

Terms of Employment
The employment consists of 3 years as PhD fellow. Starting date is January 1, 2024.

The employment as PhD fellow is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant. The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Juleen Zierath at juleen.zierath@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at sund-hr-cbmr@sund.ku.dk.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website. The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply now’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
• CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant to the position
• Certified copy of original Master’s diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2023, 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

The applicant will be assessed according to Ministerial Order No. 242 of March 13, 2012, on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

Deadline: 2023-10-08 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 8th, 2023

We are offering a PhD fellowship in companion animal clinical neurology commencing 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research
The PhD Fellow will be included in The Neurology Group of the Section for Surgery, Neurology & Cardiology based at The Companion Animal Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg Campus (Copenhagen).

The PhD fellow will become part of a group of highly dedicated and enthusiastic veterinary neuro researchers and clinicians with a strong network of leading national and international veterinary and human neurologists and neuroscientists. The research of The Neurology Group at Frederiksberg Campus is clinically based with a strong focus on the investigation of especially the clinical phenotypes and neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms in e.g., autoimmune inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) diseases, canine cognitive dysfunction, and neuropathic pain. We also investigate biomarkers in CNS disease e.g., of brain tumours – all with translational aspects to similar human conditions.

The focus of the present PhD project is the investigation of serum metabolites in autoimmune inflammatory CNS diseases in dogs. The project includes clinical and neurological investigations of a cohort of dogs with neurological disease. This will take place in the Neurology Specialist Clinic at the Companion Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Copenhagen, why the applicant must hold a master in veterinary science.

Project description

Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) in dogs is a life-threatening inflammatory brain condition caused by autoimmune mechanisms. MUO is common in young small-breed dogs, where it causes very severe neurological signs and pain. 45% die within the first year despite immunomodulatory treatment, the primary cause being disease relapse. Unfortunately, prognostic indicators and non-invasive tests for monitoring of disease are lacking.
The aim of the present project is to investigate serum metabolites by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a novel tool to diagnose and monitor dogs with MUO and hereby decrease fatality rates, improve outcome and quality of life for these severely ill dogs. We hypothesize that serum metabolic profiles in MUO may differentiate relevant subtypes of MUO thereby enabling prediction of clinical course, optimizing of treatment and survival. We will investigate serial metabolomic profiles by NMR on serum samples in a cohort study of dogs with MUO.

The dog cohort will be included from the Neurology clinic at the University Hospital for Companion Animals, University of Copenhagen. Nuclear magnetic resonance investigations will be carried out at Oxford University with the participation of the PhD student.

Principal supervisor is Associate professor Hanne Gredal, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Email: hbg@sund.ku.dk, Direct Phone: 21288680.

Start:                  1 February 2024

Duration:          3 years as a PhD student

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.

• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have a master’s degree in veterinary medicine (DVM). The candidate must hold a Danish authorization to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark or be able to obtain this authorization upon admission. 

Other important criteria are:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project, including a degree in veterinary medicine and clinical experience from a specialist neurology referral clinic.
• Possible research experience within veterinary neurology
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in companion animal neurology and research into central nervous system diseases and immunemediated mechanisms.
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in Danish or another Scandinavian language, both written and spoken, as the position requires intimate communication with owners of seriously ill dogs.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Frederiksberg Campus, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a state-of-the-art Companion Animal Hospital.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1 February 2024, or after agreement.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website:  https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: Sunday 8 October 2023, 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.

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 find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants 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 45.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

Deadline: 2023-10-08 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 8th, 2023

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 6-month position to commence 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

The position involves in vitro and in vivo characterization and studies of novel antisense antibiotics against multidrug resistant bacterial infections.

Our research
The group has been developing and studying antisense based novel antibiotics aimed at treatment of life-threatening infections by multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria for over ten years and is now entering preclinical phase. This involves interdisciplinary teamwork covering chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, toxicology as well as animal experiments.   

Your job
You will be responsible for microbiology analysis, testing and characterization of antibiotics as well as coordinating these results with the group.  

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 microbiology within antibiotics.
• You are highly experienced in antibiotic testing and analysis including genome sequence analysis and transcriptomics.
• You have an active interest in drug discovery.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.

Desirable experience and skills:

• A good publication record including first authorships within antibiotic research.
• Experience in standard technics required for antibiotics characterization and evaluation. 

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories including GMO2 and peptide synthesis/analysis facilities.

Scientific environment
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programs, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.

You can read more at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 6 months. The starting date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,854 (October 2023- level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign 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 Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Prof. Peter E. Nielsen by e-mail: ptrn@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.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1 November 2023, 23.59 pm 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 https://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 48.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 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.

Deadline: 2023-11-01 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 1st, 2023

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a two-year postdoctoral position commencing 2 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Project Description

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming a prominent contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide, and represents the most common cause of liver disease with substantial health-care costs for its prevention or management. In line with the urgent global need for new therapies to treat patients with late-stage liver fibrosis, the collaborative interdisciplinary project deals with development and optimization of interstitially injected multifunctional nanotherapeutic cubosomal/hexosomes platforms for NAFLD treatment. For ameliorating also liver fibrosis, we focus on engineering and characterizing advanced drug nanocarriers actively targeting hepatic stellate cells through nanoparticle surface decoration with specific ligands.

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

Our research

The Pharmaceutical Physical and Analytical Chemistry (PPAC) research group at the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with the Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab – the ExPT Lab – at Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, and the Pharmaceutics and Nanomedicine research group at School of Pharmacy (Newcastle University, UK). The research activities in PPAC group include development and characterization of soft self-assembled nanomedicines (including cubosomes, hexosomes, and related non-lamellar liquid crystalline nanoparticles) for drug delivery applications. The ExPT Lab focuses on designing and conducting preclinical studies of drugs and toxins, metabolic fatty liver disease, and drug-induced liver injury. The Pharmaceutics and Nanomedicine research group has proven expertise in surface nanoparticle engineering for site-specific targeting and design of numerous immune-safe nanomedicines. Within these research groups, you will work in an international interdisciplinary research environment, and be part of dedicated and highly experienced teams of scientists having different scientific backgrounds and involved in various projects.

Your job

The position is affiliated with a project financed by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (Det Frie Forskningsråd for Teknologi og Produktion (FTP)) and involves collaboration with Prof. Jens Lykkesfeldt and Associate Prof. Pernille Tveden-Nyborg (The ExPT Lab), Prof. Seyed Moein Moghimi (School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University), and different international collaborators. We strive for hiring a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist who will focus on biophysical and complement activation studies. Your tasks would be production and surface nano-engineering of structurally tunable library of ω-3 PUFA nanocarriers for accelerated NAFLD treatment and actively targeting hepatic stellate cells, and their characterization by state-of-art methodologies (including SAXS/SANS, cryo-TEM, NTA, and AFM). Further, the deformability of these nano-self-assemblies will be tested, and the impact of their surface nano-engineering on complement activation will be investigated and mapped by testing possible alterations in their structural and morphological features and size characteristics on exposure to the biological milieu. The project will offer advanced training at biophysical characterization, immunology, and in vivo pharmacology. You will interact also with PhD student, who will focus on designing and conducting ex vivo and in vivo studies for investigate the pharmacokinetics of the constructed drug nanocarriers, and therapeutic efficacy experiments on selected nanoformulations. To gain experience, you will be involved in co-supervision of Master students.   

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 biophysics, nanoscience, physical chemistry, or a related subject from reputable university.
• You are highly experienced in and have a strong background in biophysics, nanoscience, or a related subject.
• You have an active interest in biophysical characterization of nanomedicines, experimental pharmacology, and ready to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.
• The ability to travel for performing experiments abroad.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with production and characterization of nano-self-assemblies (preferably at both theoretical and practical levels) will be preferred.
• Experience in nanoparticle characterization using scattering methods (SAXS or SANS) is advantageous
• Previous research experience in nanomedicine design and characterization, experimental pharmacology, and cell biology is advantageous.
• Relevant work experience
• Publications relevant to the research area

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. The mission of Department of Pharmacy is to advance the pharmaceutical sciences by performing drug-related research and research-based teaching in topics including pharmaceutical technology and formulation, drug delivery, advanced drug analysis, and clinical and social pharmacy. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and equipped with advanced techniques.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 2 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,290 DKK/approx. 4,860 EUR (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign 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 Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions

For further information please contact Associate Professor Anan Yaghmur, anan.yaghmur@sund.ku.dk

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.

Deadline for applications: 20 October 2023, 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 https://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 University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2023-10-20 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 20th, 2023

We invite applications for the position at the Sørensen Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for studies of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release for a 2-year position to start at January 1st 2024 or after agreement.

Background

We seek an excellent postdoc with a high potential for original research. The project focuses on the molecular basis for neurodevelopmental disease caused by mutation in the synaptic release machinery (see Verhage and Sørensen, 2020, Neuron 107(1):22-37). This will be done using a combination of genetic tools (mouse knockins and expression vectors), advanced microscopy, and electrophysiology in central neurons and adrenal chromaffin cells. We aim at identifying the molecular basis for epilepsy caused by these diseases.

Qualifications:

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

Essential experience and skills:

• PhD or equivalent degree in natural or medical science
• You are highly experienced in single-cell electrophysiological techniques
• You have solid experience either with cell culture methods or brain slices.
• You are enthusiastic, highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.

Optional skills

• Experience with molecular biology techniques.

Our research

The Sørensen team is interdisciplinary, interactive and international and welcomes team members of any nationality, gender and age. Our work is focused on understanding the molecular mechanism of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release, and to understand the consequences of disease conditions. Information on the Sørensen group can be found on https://in.ku.dk/research/jakob-balslev-soerensen/.

Your job

The specific aim of the current position is to investigate the mechanism behind a class of neurodevelopmental diseases. You will participate in making a plan for the exact experiments to be performed. Together with other group member, your tasks will be to design experiments, perform electrophysiological recordings, analyze results, and write up papers.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories in the new ‘Mærsk Tower’, https://maersktower.ku.dk/

Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 (two) years. Starting date is 1. January 2024, 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 36,000 DKK/ approx. 4,800 Euro (October 2023-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, please contact Professor Jakob Balslev Sørensen jakobbs@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 applicable), c) transcript of records, including courses followed and marks obtained. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

5. Letters of recommendation and the name of at least two references

Application deadline:  5 October 2023, 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 https://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.

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.

Deadline: 2023-10-05 at 23:59
Unit: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 5th, 2023