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Assistant Professor in Epigenetics in Andersen Group at BRIC

jobbeskrivelse:
Position as Assistant Professor in Epigenetics in the Andersen Group at BRIC, University of Copenhagen

Our research/The group
The focus of our research is translational medicine in primary human liver and biliary tract cancers with emphasis on genome-wide and high-throughput techniques in the characterization of tumor heterogeneity, prognostic and predictive biomarker discovery and drug response to aid novel therapeutics and clinical efficacy. It is our goal to improve diagnosis, clinical decision-making and ultimately patient outcome through translational and pharmacogenomics discoveries. This is facilitated in our Group via interdisciplinary research (molecular biology, bioinformatics and medicine) as well as a strong national and international network of scientific and clinical collaborators.

Project/The research project(s)
The successful candidate will join a research group that utilizes genome-wide technologies, including genomic and epigenomic profiling, NGS and single-cell genomics as well as approaches in 3D cell culturing and xenograft transplantations. We use genomics-driven strategies to characterize and classify patient subgroups to identify oncogenic drivers and addiction networks with the aim of improving diagnostics and treatment. We unite research directly on patient samples and clinical data with basic molecular in vitro and in vivo models.
A requirement for this position is a strong track record in epigenomics (e.g., DNA methylation, ChIPseq, epi-drugs etc.) and bioinformatics. Emphasis will be given to a candidate with background within liver research.

Start: Preferably February 1st 2019 or after agreement
Duration: up to 4 years

Qualifications:
We expect you to be a highly motivated and highly ambitious scientist with the following qualifications:

• A PhD in epigenomics with experience in life sciences
• Documented experience in hepatobiliary cancers
• Previous experience in e.g., DNA methylation
• Knowledge of broad range of NGS techniques
• The candidate is independently able to envision, plan and execute a research project
• Ability to function in a collaborative environment is essential since our group is multi-disciplinary and involved in many collaborations at national and international level
• Excellent English skills both written and spoken

For further information regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Jesper B Andersen on e-mail: jesper.andersen (at) bric.ku.dk

Place of employment:
The employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. BRIC is located in the Biocenter, close to the centre of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a number of core facilities shared between the 25 research groups at BRIC and the neighboring Finsen Laboratory.

We have weekly internal seminars with PhD students and postdocs presenting their work as well as external seminars with international speakers. BRIC hosts several research clubs; RNA, Hematology, Chromosome Biology, Stem cell, Single cell and Bioinformatics. The institute also has an association for students and postdocs (ASAP), a PhD program (MoMeD) and a Postdoc Career Program (PCP). BRIC actively participates in the European life science alliance (EU-life), consisting of 13 excellent research institutions (http://eu-life.eu/) and is part of the EU-funded LIBRA initiative to obtain gender balance in life science research. BRIC has a highly international profile (more than 60% international researchers) and English as working language. An International Staff Mobility Office at UCPH supports and guides international researchers through your initial steps in Denmark (e.g., residence, work permits, tax, pension, banking, medical care and childcare). They also offer a dual career network open for spouses and our researchers.
Please read more about the Andersen group and BRIC research on http://www.bric.ku.dk/.

Terms of salary and employment:
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Academics Central organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 33,766 DKK/ca. 4,526 Euro plus pension. Depending on qualifications, a higher salary may be negotiated.

Non-Danish 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 “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.

Application:
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below or via BRIC’s website on http://www.bric.ku.dk/jobs/. The application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. 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.
4. List of publications.
5. Two letters of recommendation. To be taken into consideration, the letter must be signed by the supporting person on paper with institutional letter head and in PDF-format.


Application deadline: 21st October 2018
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications or letters of recommendation that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process
Shortlist: After expiry of the application deadline, the superior with power to appoint selects a number of applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. Applicants who were not passed for assessment should not expect further with regard to their application unless the shortlist is revised.

Assessment: The selected applications will be assessed according to the Ministry Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities 2012 and the University of Copenhagen’s guidelines 2013. The Assessment Committee makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/

BRIC and University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.





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