Researcher in Structural Biology at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research

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Researcher in Structural Biology at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research

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Københavns Universitet

Job description

We are looking for two highly motivated and dynamic researchers with expertise in biochemical, biophysical and structural characterization of chromatin dynamics in eukaryotic systems. This is a 2-year position with starting date, 1st September 2024, or after agreement. The successful candidate will work at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) in the Structural Molecular Biology research group headed by Prof. Guillermo Montoya. The positions are financed through the NNF Project Grants in Bioscience and Basic Biomedicine ref no. NNF22OC0079605.More information on CPR can be found at:Our research
We are located at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (https://www.cpr.ku.dk/). The institute was established in 2007 at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, to promote basic and applied research. CPR spans broad areas of protein research, ranging from structural and mechanistic understanding of protein complexes to protein pathways. The Center is structured into five complementary research programs: Proteomics, Protein Structure and Function, Protein Signaling, Disease Systems Biology and Protein Memory, each of which is supported by dedicated technology platforms. The Montoya Group is part of the Protein Structure and Function at NNF CPR, a multidisciplinary and international research center with a highly collaborative research environment and cutting-edge core facilities, such as genomics, proteomics, protein imaging, protein production and characterization, big data management platforms.Your job
We are seeking highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individuals who are passionate and dedicated to using their expertise to make impactful contributions to the discovery and to the design of new genome engineering tools.Responsibilities include:

• Engage in ground-breaking and innovative science
• Support and manage internal/external collaborations in one or more multidisciplinary projects to accelerate essential research activities
• Develop project-specific experimental strategies, techniques, and procedures
• Assist PI with training lab members, including scientists and technicians
• Contribute to writing and dissemination of research results
• Develop novel high-throughput methods to understand genome regulators and editors

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:Essential experience and skills:Qualified applicants will have a PhD in life sciences or another relevant discipline, a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience with strong training in one or more of the following fields demonstrated by a successful track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.Experience in:

• Molecular and cell biology and cell culture.
• Biochemical, biophysical and molecular biology techniques (ITC, SPR, MST, MP, MS, DSF, EMSA…)
• Independent user with high-end electron microscopes.
• In silico bioinformatic tools for Cryo-EM data analysis.
• In silico bioinformatic AI tools.
• In vitro chromatin reconstitution.
• Strong background in chromatin biology, DNA replication and repair and/or stem cell biology.
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset and curiosity-driven nature.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Excellent command of English language both written and spoken.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at CPR (www.cpr.ku.dk), a Novo Nordisk Foundation Center of excellence established in 2007 and embedded in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, to promote basic and applied research on human proteins of medical relevance. The Center comprises modern laboratories, supercomputer resources and state-of-the- art facilities within protein science and genomics. CPR is an interdisciplinary international environment with English as the main language. We are located in central Copenhagen, a city with one of the highest qualities of life in the world and a vibrant and highly interactive research environment. The University of Copenhagen has a strong focus on balancing professional life with a family-friendly working environmentTerms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1st September 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 other relevant organisation. 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 Guillermo Montoya; [e-mail [email protected]];Foreign applicants may find this link useful: (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: 18 June 2024, 23.59pm 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 atThe 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 27 or 28The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.

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København

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:04:29 GMT

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