Postdoc in Immunology at Department of Microbiology and Immunology
3 days ago
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a minimum two-year position starting from 1 January, 2025.
The postdoc will be dedicated to understanding allergic immunity at a fundamental level.
Information on the department can be found at: https://sic.ku.dk/research/
Our research
The Allergic Inflammation group at the Leo Foundation Skin Immunology Research Centre within ISIM is led by Jonathan Coquet. Our interests revolve around understanding the fundamentals of allergic inflammation. Core questions for our group include: What makes inflammatory allergic responses pathogenic? What are triggers for allergic inflammation? How do environmental and genetic factors combine to mediate allergy? To explore these questions, we utilise mouse models of allergy and infection and combine them with understanding allergic inflammation in human tissues. The team is diverse and participates in interdisciplinary work with national and international collaborators.
Your job
You should be a critical thinker and be able to drive experiments and projects forward with a great degree of independence. You should also be adept in working in team environments. Specific scientific expertise in the following areas would be highly recommended: mouse models of disease, fluorescence microscopy, multiparameter flow cytometry, tissue histology, and general wet lab techniques used in the field of immunology. You would be required to execute all/most of these aforementioned tasks during the course of this project. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to complete projects and present your work to an audience through conference participation and other avenues.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a PhD in Immunology
- You are highly experienced in microscopy, flow cytometry, histology, mouse handling
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Excellent English skills written and spoken
Desirable experience and skills:
- Understanding of lung and skin organ biology
- Understanding of inflammation and the role of adaptive and immune cells
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Leo Foundation Skin Immunology Research Centre, situated in the Maersk Tower, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research centre includes modern laboratories and access to core microscopy and flow cytometry facilities that are world class. We are situated in close proximity with other research centres, providing a vibrant and multidisciplinary work environment.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position for 2-3 years. The starting date is 1 January, 2025.
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 organisations. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,500 DKK/approx. 5,100 EUR (April 2024 level). 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 Jonathan Coquet Jonathan.coquet@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk
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 September 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 at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The 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 36.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
Contact
Jonathan Coquet
E-mail: jonathan.coquet@sund.ku.dk
Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 18-09-2024
Ansættelsesdato: 01-01-2025
Arbejdstid: Fuldtid
Afdeling/Sted: Department of Immunology and Microbiology
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