Department of Biology,
University of Copenhagen
POSITION: PhD scholarship in ATP Signalling in Pancreas
The Section for Molecular Integrative Physiology, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, is recruiting one PhD student for a project starting February 2012 or soon thereafter.
The PhD project is dedicated to study the role of extracellular ATP signalling and communication in pancreas. The PhD-student will study ATP release mechanisms and interactions between different cells in pancreas under physiological and pathophysiological conditions as models of pancreatitis and diabetes. The PhD stipend is co-financed and will be attached to the Epithelial Signalling Group headed by Professor Ivana Novak.
We search a highly motivated individual with M.Sc. degree in biology, human biology, molecular biomedicine, biochemistry, medicine or pharmacology. Previous experience in cell and molecular biology, tissue cultures, bioimaging and integrative studies on animal models is advantageous. Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement.
An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the evaluation committee. The successful candidates will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen.
Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 300.174 per year (April 2010 level) plus pension contribution DKK 41.013 and the possibility to negotiate wage.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
For further information on the project contact Prof. I. Novak at inovak@bio.ku.dk.
Apply online Applicants are requested to submit their applications by filling in relevant parts of the form titled "Application for PhD scholarship and enrolment to the PhD School" available at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/staff/forms/applying_forms/101025_Application_for_scholarship_and_admission.doc
The form, together with appendices, including a motivated letter for application, should be submitted as a single PDF file. In addition, a signed hardcopy of the application must be posted to "Ivana Novak", Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, August Krogh Building, Universitetsparken 13, 2100 Copenhagen N, Denmark´. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 6, 2012 at 12:00 noon Danish local time.
Applications received after the deadline, or with insufficient documentation or otherwise not complying with the above requirements, may not be considered. It is expected that the successful candidate will be enrolled at the PhD School of the Faculty of Science February 1, 2012.
Deadline: 06-01-2012
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/
No comments:
Post a Comment