SCIENCE Special Consultant at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section of Plant Biochemistry

Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Science, the University of Copenhagen is looking for a senior scientist as Special Consultant with effect from 01-04-2024.

About us/place of employment
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is where education and research in the fields of biotechnology, plant science, and environmental sciences meet – from the molecular scale to entire ecosystems. The goal of the department is to create essential and excellent research and courses within these areas and to strengthen the interdisciplinary collaboration between them. In the section for Section for Plant Biochemistry we carry out basic research across in the spectrum of plant biochemistry and translate the findings into biotechnology-based solutions.

The recruited special consultant will be embedded in the Group of Biochemical Engineering, under the leadership of Prof. Sotirios Kampranis. The scientific focus of the group is to promote sustainable living by replacing harmful chemical synthesis and over-harvesting of natural resources with biological synthesis.

Tasks of special consultant in the group of Biochemical Engineering
Generally, the tasks of the special consultant in the group will be to coordinate the group members and assist the activities of the group, from scientific to administrative matters.

Your task will include:

• “Biochemical engineering” group coordination and management
• Assisting in supervision of master and PhD students in the group
• Assisting in writing of grant applications
• Assisting in writing of scientific manuscript
• Assisting in teaching in the section of Plant Biochemistry
• Responsible for the communication and coordination with the financial management team of PLEN regarding the grants of the group
• Coordination with the KU HR teams on matters regarding group members.

What we expect from the applicants:

• Applicants should be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Applicants should be able to prove scientific experience in topics such as Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Metabolic Engineering, or Biochemistry.
• Applicants should have an MSc (or PhD) degree in relevant topics, such as Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Enzymology, or Biochemistry.
• Experience in Science managing, and management and coordination of scientific groups

Terms of salary and employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date, optimally, is April 1st, 2024, after agreement. The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Employment will be as an academic special consultant, TAP-AC. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible. The working time is 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

UCPH is in the process of designing a new shared administrative organisation at UCPH, which is expected to lead to changes within the next 12 – 18 months. The purpose of the administrative reform is, among other things, to strengthen cross-organisational cooperation, increase efficiency, and ensure good career paths for administrative staff members at UCPH. The reform will lead to cutbacks in administration. You are encouraged to contact Prof. Sotirios Kampranis to learn more about the connection between this position and the administrative reform.

Your application
If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with an attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link “Apply Now” at the bottom of the post) no later than Wednesday 20 March 2024. 

Interviews will take place between 21-22 March 2024. 

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.

Further questions
Any questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Sotirios Kampranis ([email protected]).

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – or SCIENCE – is Denmark’s largest science research and education institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 Bachelor and Master’s students in 12 departments. The Faculty has an annual budget of DKK 3 billion.

Learn more about The Faculty of Science at www.science.ku.dk

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.