BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for one or more position as Postdoc in the field of vascular biology and cancer as per 1 October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term 2 years full-time position.
The department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a dynamic and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in strong scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.
About the research project
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate researcher at the Postdoctoral level to join our international team (https://biomed.au.dk/kalucka-lab). The project aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms of how blood vessels respond to the tissue microenvironment and how their properties change in response to inflammation, such as in cases of obesity and cancer. Your primary focus will be on exploring the biology of recently discovered candidate proteins that play a key role in endothelial cell activation and modulation during inflammation. The project will involve characterization studies using patient-derived organoids and murine models, utilizing relevant approaches to simulate vascular activation, inflammation, and tumor formation. It will be conducted in a multidisciplinary environment bridging academia and clinical research. The outcomes of this project may contribute to the development of novel strategies, including early detection and monitoring of therapy-resistant cancer. This could have significant implications for disease prevention, relapse management, and identification of new therapeutic targets. Successful completion of the project will require excellent experimental and methodological skills, as well as dedication.
Your job responsibilities
You will collaborate with other members of the laboratory and with collaborators at the institute, and you will be expected to develop expertise in areas necessary for successful progress of your project.
As Postdoc within our research group your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance. The work related to the project will take place at Department of Biomedicine, and the successful candidate will be integrated into the department.
You will report to Associate Professor Joanna Kalucka.
Your competence:
- As a person, you are ambitious, take ownership and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
- You hold a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular pharmacology or closely related disciplines
- You have extensive cell culture experience including primary cells handling (e.g., endothelial cells, cancer cells, adipocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, and/or fibroblasts)
- You have experience with working with mouse models (e.g., tumor inoculation, measurements, drug treatments, standard dissections and surgery)
- You have a proven scientific track-record, a thorough understanding of vascular biology and inflammation, and preferentially tumor and/or adipose tissue biology.
- Your experimental skills probably cover cell-based assays, immunoassays biochemical and gene expression analyses
Shortlisting will be used.
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Joanna Kalucka tel.: (+45) 5216 9817.
Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Skou building, Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews in August.
Terms of employment
- Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
- Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
- The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
- Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
- The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 482.603,31 and DKK 536.927,17 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
- Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff
Application
Your application must include the following:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma
- Template for applicant - postdoc
- A list of publications
- A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
- A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
- Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
- Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)
The assessment committee may decide to include non-submitted material in its statement. In such cases, you will be informed and obliged to submit material, unless your application is withdrawn.
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.
Letter of reference
If 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.
International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.
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 University
Aarhus 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 www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 20-07-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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