TITLE: Two Postdoctoral Fellowships,
Department of Disease Biology, Chromatin Structure & Function Group
TENURE: Two years, with a possible
extension depending on any previous employment as a postdoc at a Danish
university.
EMPLOYMENT
CONDITIONS:
Employment will be in accordance
with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Government
and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The position
will be at the level of postdoctoral fellow and the salary depends on
seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and AC, around
31.000-33.000 DKK/month (approximately 4.100-4.400 Euro/month or
$65,000-69,000/year). Candidates will qualify for the expert tax scheme, which
currently is 26% (+ 8% social fees) over a five-year period. After this period,
normal Danish tax rules will apply. To the basic salary, a monthly contribution
to a pension fund is added (17.1% of the salary), and a supplement could be
negotiated, dependent on the candidate´s experiences and qualifications. In all
cases, the ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration, and
thus we encourage all - regardless of their personal background and status - to
apply.
BACKGROUND:
The Novo Nordisk Foundation
Center for Protein Research (CPR) at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University
of Copenhagen, has been established to promote basic and applied discovery
research on human proteins of medical relevance. The Center comprises a wide
range of expertise and skills, from in silico target identification,
proteomics, high-throughput protein production, chemical biology and disease
biology to protein therapeutics. Currently, we have recruited >130 staff
members to our research groups and staff functions, and expect to expand to
around 150 scientists in the near future.
The Chromatin Structure & Function Group
within the Department of Disease Biology at CPR is led by Associate Professor
Jeremy A. Daniel, who recently has moved from the USA. We aim to create a
technically and internationally diverse and dynamic research environment with
an emphasis on collaboration between group members and others in the community.
Please find more information on our homepage: www.cpr.ku.dk/groups/diseasebiology/chromatin_structure_and_function/
PROJECT:
We are recruiting two
outstanding, ambitious postdoctoral candidates with a strong background in
biochemistry or genetics to join our group. The projects will focus on
investigating how chromatin accessibility and post-translational modifications
impact DNA repair/recombination and tumorigenesis using biochemistry and mouse
genetics as key methods coupled with immunological, genomic, and proteomic
approaches.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
A PhD in biochemistry, genetics,
immunology, cancer biology, or a similar field is required. Excellent
publication record along with advanced experience in chromatin
immunoprecipitation, generating/characterizing mouse models, flow cytometry,
retroviral transduction, or cytogenetics will be considered distinct
advantages. The successful candidates will be expected to drive their own
research project, actively participate in laboratory meetings, and aim for
research excellence.
The tentative start date is 1
May, 2012.
TO
APPLY:
In order to be taken into
consideration for this position you must fill in an online evaluation form.
Furthermore you must also send your application by clicking "Apply
online" below. The application must include the following appendices:
·
a
letter of interest with names and contact details of 3 referees
·
a
current curriculum vitae
·
copies
of relevant diplomas
·
a
complete list of publications
The
deadline for applications is 29th March, 2012. Any applications received after
this time will not be considered.
Please note that all interested parties are encouraged
to apply for the post, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnicity.
For further information please contact:
Associate Professor Jeremy A. Daniel at: Jobs@cpr.ku.dk
.
The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises 12
institutes and 10 study committees. The Faculty employs approx. 2000 employees,
including 1.000 teachers and scientist and 1.000 technical /administrative
employees. The Faculty has approx 4,500 students, including 750 Ph.D. students.
The Faculty creates new knowledge and recognition 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 for the benefit of patients and the community.
