Postdoc position in Fission yeast Cell Biology

Position: Postdoc position

No. of Positions: 1

Research Field: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Deadline to Apply: September 13, 2021 (GMT +2)

Joining Date: Dec 01, 2021

Contract Period: 2½ years

Salary: 440.935 DKK/Year

Workplace:
Department of Biology
University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Copenhagen, Denmark

Applicants should hold a PhD, or be near completion of a PhD, in a relevant subject, and have proven   expertise   in   core   molecular   biology,   cell biology and biochemical techniques. You must be highly motivated and interested in genome integrity research,   have  a  competitive   publication   record (taking career stage into account), good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to run the project both independently and as part of a team. Experience in fission yeast genetics, live cell imaging, and advanced proteomic and genomic approaches would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will work on a project funded by the NOVO-Nordisk Foundation investigating the mechanisms by which unstructured proteins evoke checkpoint activation in response to DNA building block perturbations in the model organism fission yeast. This project intends to use a combination of state-of-the-art yeast genetics, advanced microscopy, protein biochemistry, proteomic and genomic approaches.

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• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

About the Employer: University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently up to DKK 440.935 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 75.399). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Contact details

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www1.bio.ku.dk/english. Inquiries about the positions can be made to Professor Olaf Nielsen at [email protected]or +45 2641 0666.

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