Staff Scientist at the Department of Biomedical Sciences

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent staff scientistto support our efforts in cardiac proteomics and cardiac molecular studies to commence 1 July 2024.

Our research

We pursue research to identify proteins and cells involved in molecular cardiac pathology. Our research projects are multidisciplinary and are as such anchored-on team efforts. We are strongly connected with local and international collaborators, predominantly basic scientists from academia, but also clinicians and scientists from industry. Our group has a diverse composition with regards to internationalization, gender and age.

Your job

You will join a multi-disciplinary research team working on molecular regulation in the heart.

Your tasks will be

• to be responsible for isolation of primary cardiomyocytes
• perform and train students in various proteomics samples preparations, including TMT tagging and peptide fractionation
• to maintain primary cardiac cell cultures
• to perform western blots, immunoprecipitations and imaging experiments

You will be expected to contribute to and support the ongoing research projects in the group on an ad hoc basis when needed; disseminate your expertise to new lab members and support the lab management.

Profile

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

Essential experience and skills

• A PhD in life sciences or a related field is a benefit
• You are FELASA licensed
• You have documented experience in handling primary cardiac cells
• You have documented experience in proteomics sample preparations
• You have proven an ability to envision, plan and execute a research project
• Good English skills, written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience and knowledge in software tools such as MaxQuant or FragPipe
• Experience in programming in either R or Python
• Collegial, service-minded and helpful

Place of employment

The place of employment is at Department of Biomedical 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 4 years. The starting date is 1 July 2024.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact Alicia Lundby, [email protected] .  

Application

Your application should in (English/Danish) include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 24 March 2024, 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.

Interviews are expected to be held in the weeks following the application deadline.

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.

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.