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Assistant professor on ribosome biology in development in the Lund Group at BRIC, University of Copenhagen

jobbeskrivelse:
Assistant professor on ribosome biology in development in the Lund Group at BRIC, University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to investigate the role of ribosome modifications in development and differentiation. It is becoming clear that the ribosome is not a constitutive protein production machine. Rather, its activities are likely regulated by alterations in rRNA modification states and ribosomal protein composition. Furthermore, there is accumulating evidence that pools of specialized ribosomes exist in the cell. In this project we wish to explore the significance of ribosome modifications in stem cell differentiation models and during mouse development.

The group:
The Lund group is an international and dynamic research group comprising several postdocs, PhD students and Masters students. Research in the Lund group currently has several focuses including the function and regulation of various classes of non-coding RNAs in human diseases (http://www.bric.ku.dk/Research/Lund_Group/). The projects are interdisciplinary and we have a large network of national and international collaborators. We value team work and strive towards a creative, collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

Project:
As a successful candidate your tasks will be to develop research projects aimed at characterizing the functional roles of specific rRNA modifications in selective translation during differentiation and development. The group has a broad technical expertise enabling us to investigate the significance of ribosome modification patterns using a combination of HTP sequencing techniques, genetics and biochemical approaches. Hence, the projects will be conducted in collaboration will other group members.

Duration: 2 years
Start date: Preferably January 1th 2019 or after agreement.

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

• A PhD in Life Sciences
• Documented experience in molecular and cellular biology, with emphasis on ribosome biology, including mRNA translation and RNA modifications
• Prior experience with differentiation models involving hESC
• Prior experience working with mouse models
• Excellent technical and collaborative skills
• Excellent English skills written and spoken
• Previous experience in basic bioinformatics, including R, analysis of RNA-seq data analysis and RNA structure analysis would be advantageous

For further information regarding the position, please contact professor Anders H. Lund (anders.lund (at) bric.ku.dk).

We offer:

• A 2-year contract (possibly extendable) with a competitive salary and social benefits (e.g. social security, health coverage, parental leave)
• Access to state-of-the art tools and infrastructure
• Tailored support in raising competitive funds (if relevant) and communicate your research
• A stimulating and supportive international research environment

We have weekly internal seminars with PhD students and postdocs presenting their work as well as external seminars with international speakers. BRIC also hosts several research clubs; RNA club, Hematology club, Chromosome Biology club, Stem cell club and single cell transcriptomics seminar series. The institute has an association for students and postdocs (ASAP), a PhD programme (MoMeD) and a Postdoc Career Programme (PCP). BRIC has extensive international collaborations and actively participates in the European alliance, EU-LIFE consisting of 13 excellent life science research institutions and is part of the EU-funded LIBRA initiative to obtain gender balance in life science research.
BRIC has a highly international profile (more then 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 and work permits, tax and pension, banking, medical care, childcare). They also offer a dual career network open for spouses of our researchers.

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 33,600 DKK/ca. 4,500 Euro. An additional 17.1 % monthly contribution to pension will be paid by the employer. 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: October 15th 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 abovementioned requirements.

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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/

BRIC and 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.
andidates regardless of personal background.



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