Research Assistant in molecular biology at Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
2 weeks ago
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic research assistant for a 6-month position, to commence on July 1st, 2024.
The position focus on the discovery and characterization of antisense antibacterial agents (antibiotics) specifically aimed at multi-resistant pathogenic gram negative bacteria.
Information on the department can be found at:
Our research
The research group is focussing on the discovery/development of novel antisense antibiotics based on peptide nucleic acids, and involves teamwork design, synthesis, and anti-microbial studies of these both in vitro as well as in vivo, in collaboration with both national and international collaborators.
Your job
Having a background in microbiology and medical antibiotics, you would be integrated in the team and taking responsibility for a well-defined sub-project.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: bacterial microbiology, antibiotic characterization, animal (mouse) experiments, general molecular biology techniques.
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a Masters degree in microbiology/molecular biology
- You are highly experienced in working with pathogenic bacteria
- You have an active interest in discovering and characterizing novel antibiotics
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Excellent English skills written and spoken.
Desirable experience and skills:
- Co-authoring scientific publications
- Participation and presentation at International scientific meetings.
Key criteria for the assessment of candidates
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master's degree Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomedicine or similar (equivalent of the Danish candidate, 3 + 2 years) related to the subject area of the project.
Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master's degree must be equivalent to a Danish master's degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and GMO2 facilities.
Scientific environment
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centres as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 6 months. The starting date is July 1st, 2024.
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 another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 32,998 DKK/approx. 4,422 EUR (April 2024 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Prof. Peter E. Nielsen; e-mail:
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 (if any).
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 will have 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
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The 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 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.
Kontakt
Peter E. Nielsen
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Afdeling/Sted: Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
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