Postdoctoral position in biophysical and structural characterization of auxin transport, Aarhus University, Denmark

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Postdoctoral position in biophysical and structural characterization of auxin transport, Aarhus University, Denmark

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Aarhus Universitet

Job description

The Pedersen group at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, is looking for a highly skilled and motivated postdoc with an interest in working on PIN auxin transporting membrane transporters and preferably with a proven track record in the area of structural and/or functional analysis of membrane proteins.Expected start date and duration of employmentThe position is available from 1 February 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. There is funding for 2 years of employment. In case further external funding is procured within the academic area the candidate is estimated obviously qualified for, an extension can be possible for up to a total maximum of 4 years of employment as a postdoc.Job descriptionThe position seeks to strengthen the laboratory of Bjørn Pedersen aiming at understanding the molecular mechanisms behind auxin transport at a molecular level. The selected candidate will investigate membrane proteins involved in auxin transport using a range of methods centered on structural biology and biophysics.Your profileWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated postdoc with an interest in working on plant membrane proteins using a variety of biophysics and structural biology techniques.The candidate must have:

• A proven track record in the area of structural biology with experience in membrane protein purification techniques and Cryo-Electronmicroscopy.

A successful candidate has:

• A relevant Ph.D. degree and a solid and documented background in structural biology and biochemistry.
• Experience with in vitro biophysics and/or cryo-EM techniques is a plus.
• Expertise in membrane transporter related research areas is of advantage.

Finally, applicants should:

• Be ambitious,
• Show strong collaborative skills
• Should be able to take initiatives and responsibility within the work environment.

Who we areSituated in a newly renovated laboratory complex within the central campus of Aarhus University, The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics comprises a vibrant research and education environment. The department currently has 75 full time scientific staff, 95 PhD students and a yearly uptake of around 160 students housed in the same building ensuring a lively setting.The department has access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including FACS, Bioimaging, CryoEM and Biophysics cores.Please refer to for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to and for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.The city of AarhusIn Aarhus you have easy access to beautiful nature, an exciting culture and city life as well as a safe environment for children – a great place for the whole family. The city of Aarhus has everything you need within a surprisingly small area: exciting national and international jobs, delightful residential areas, a rich cultural life, and beautiful surrounding landscape of woods and coastline that make Aarhus a wonderful place to live and work. See “life in Denmark” at for further details on the city and the university.What we offerThe department/centre offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employmentThe place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.Contact informationFor further information, please contact: Associate Professor Bjørn Panyella Pedersen, email: bpp@mbg.au.dk.DeadlineApplications must be received no later than 20 December 2024.Application procedureShortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of referenceIf you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.Formalities and salary rangeNatural Sciences refers to the .The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be foundAppointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the .Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark .Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it .At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus UniversityAarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at

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Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:49:49 GMT

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