The Novo Nordic Foundation Danish Stem Cell Center
University of Copenhagen
POST: Assistant Professor in Endocrine Development
The University seeks to appoint an assistant professor to the Danish Stem Cell Center (DanStem) to commence as soon as possible. The period of employment as assistant professor will be limited to 4 years. After a period, the assistant professor, following agreement and individual positive assessment, will transfer to a position as an associate professor. The transition is prerequisite a recommendation from the University.
Information about the Center can be found at: http://danstem.ku.dk/ .
JOB DESCRIPTION
In considering applications for the assistant professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant´s ability to document a high level of original scientific work on an international level within the area of endocrine development.
Research in the department is focused on the developmental biology of the pancreas and the insulin-producing beta cell. We wish to understand how the pancreas normally develops and use that information to grow and develop insulin-producing cells in vitro as a source of insulin-producing cells for transplantation into diabetics. The majority of our studies are done with chicken, mice and embryonic stem cells. We use a wide variety of techniques including gene targeting, transgenic mice, gene arrays, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, tissue explants, protein chemistry, and in ovo electroporation. The aim of all our experiments is to understand the genetic and cellular interactions that direct pancreatic organogenesis.
The assistant professor´s duties will primarily consist of:
· research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication
· research-based teaching with associated examination duties
· communication of research results to the public
· peer assessment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant is required to have scientific qualifications such as a PhD degree or similar qualifications.
The assistant professor is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (2007).
QUESTIONS
For further information contact Professor Palle Serup, palle.serup@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and http://www.workingconditions.ku.dk/ .
APPLICATION
The application must be submitted in English, by clicking on "Apply online" below, and must include the following:
Application including reasons for applying for this post
Curriculum vitae
Diplomas - all relevant certificates
List of publications
Research plan
Teaching portfolio
Teaching plan
Publications you wish to be considered in the assessment (max. 10)
Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.
The application will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 284 of 25 April 2008 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this post to apply.
Please submit the application with the required attachments by clicking on "Apply online" below. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59pm, Monday 5 March 2012.
The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises approximately 5000 students, 1000 PhD students and 1800 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.
Deadline: 05-03-2012
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