We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 6-month position to commence 1 January 2024 or after agreement.
The position involves in vitro and in vivo characterization and studies of novel antisense antibiotics against multidrug resistant bacterial infections.
Our research
The group has been developing and studying antisense based novel antibiotics aimed at treatment of life-threatening infections by multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria for over ten years and is now entering preclinical phase. This involves interdisciplinary teamwork covering chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, toxicology as well as animal experiments.
Your job
You will be responsible for microbiology analysis, testing and characterization of antibiotics as well as coordinating these results with the group.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a PhD in microbiology within antibiotics.
- You are highly experienced in antibiotic testing and analysis including genome sequence analysis and transcriptomics.
- You have an active interest in drug discovery.
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
- Excellent English skills written and spoken.
Desirable experience and skills:
- A good publication record including first authorships within antibiotic research.
- Experience in standard technics required for antibiotics characterization and evaluation.
Place of employment The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories including GMO2 and peptide synthesis/analysis facilities.
Scientific environment The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programs, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.
You can read more at:
https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.
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 6 months. The starting date is 1 January 2024 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,854 (October 2023- level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions For further information please contact Prof. Peter E. Nielsen by e-mail:
ptrn@sund.ku.dk.
Foreign applicants may find this link useful:
www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
- List of publications.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1 November 2023, 23.59 pm 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.
The further process After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at
http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 48.
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 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.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.