Research assistant in the area of gene editing

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Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet, Bygn. 1115-1116 Full time
The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a research assistant in gene editing as per 1 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years.

The department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse 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 professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

About the research group

The research group is led by Associate Professor Rasmus O. Bak. The group specializes in genetic engineering using various CRISPR/Cas platforms, and we focus on applying these for gene therapy and the development of novel cell therapies. The research group is based in the new Skou Building in the heart of the Aarhus University campus. For more information on the research group, please visit our homepage.

Your job responsibilities

As research assistant in gene editing, your primary tasks are to participate in and support ongoing research efforts in developing novel gene editing strategies to correct genetic variants that cause immunodeficiencies. More specifically, the project involves STAT3 Hyper IgE Syndrome. In your daily work, you will have a close interaction with competent colleagues that work on similar types of projects.

Your main tasks will consist of:Research activities including basic molecular biology techniques such as CRISPR/Cas design, plasmid cloning, in vitro mRNA transcription, RNA/DNA purification, cell culture with cell lines and primary blood cells, electroporation, multi-color flow cytometry, droplet digital PCR, and DNA sequencing. More advanced techniques such as viral vector production and mouse experiments will also be part of the research project.Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of laboratory dataOral and written dissemination of research outcomesContribution to general laboratory maintenance and tasksYou will be under daily supervision by group leader Rasmus O. Bak, and you will formally report to the Head of Department Thomas G. Jensen.

Your competences

You have an educational background in biomedical research and experience in CRISPR/Cas methods and with the above-mentioned research methods. You should be able to work independently with an outreaching and problem-solving mindset. As a person, you are structured, have good interpersonal skills, you function well within a dynamic group environment, you are friendly, helpful, and able to contribute to a good work environment.

We work in a highly international environment, and we expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

Shortlisting will be used.

In order to be assessed as qualified for the position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Rasmus O. Bak; e-mail:

Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Skou Building, Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10, bldg. 1115, DK-8000 Aarhus C., Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews in week 15 or 16.

Terms of employment

Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree 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.Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application

Your application must include the following:Motivated applicationCurriculum VitaeDiplomaTemplate for applicant - other academic positionsA list of publications can be uploaded if relevant for the positionA teaching portfolio can be uploaded if relevant for the position. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfoliosReferences/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment systemWe refer to the faculty's Guidelines for applicants.

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.

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

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