The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research

Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Disease Biology, Chromatin Structure & Function Group.

Tenure:
Two years, with a possible extension depending on any previous employment as a postdoc at a Danish university.

Background
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, has been established to promote basic and applied discovery research on human proteins of medical relevance. The Center comprises a wide range of expertise and skills, from in silico target identification, proteomics, high-throughput protein production, chemical biology and disease biology to protein therapeutics. Currently, we have recruited 140 staff members to our research groups and staff functions.
The Chromatin Structure & Function Group within the Department of Disease Biology at CPR is led by Associate Professor Jeremy A. Daniel, who recently has been recruited from the USA. We aim to create a technically and internationally diverse and dynamic research environment with an emphasis on collaboration between group members and others in the community. Please find more information on our homepage: www.cpr.ku.dk/groups/diseasebiology/chromatin_structure_and_function/.

Project
We are recruiting outstanding, ambitious postdoctoral candidates with a strong background in biochemistry and genetics to join our group. The projects will focus on investigating how chromatin accessibility and post-translational modifications impact DNA repair/recombination and tumorigenesis using biochemistry and mouse genetics as key methods coupled with immunological, genomic, and proteomic approaches.

Qualifications required
A PhD in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, cancer biology, or a similar field is required. An excellent publication record along with advanced experience in chromatin biochemistry, the DNA damage response, and/or genomics will be considered distinct advantages. Other experience in generating/characterizing mouse models, multi-color flow cytometry, retroviral transduction, lymphocyte biology, or cytogenetics would also be an advantage. The successful candidates will be expected to drive their own research project, actively participate in laboratory meetings, aim for research excellence, and may start as soon as possible.

Employment Conditions:
Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Government and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The position will be at the level of postdoctoral fellow and the salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and AC, around 31.000-33.000 DKK/month (approximately 4.100-4.400 Euro/month or $65,000-69,000/year). Candidates will qualify for the expert tax scheme, which currently is 26% (+ 8% social fees) over a five-year period. After this period, normal Danish tax rules will apply. To the basic salary, a monthly contribution to a pension fund is added (17.1% of the salary), and a supplement could be negotiated, dependent on the candidate’s experiences and qualifications. In all cases, the ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration, and thus we encourage all – regardless of their personal background and status – to apply.

To apply
In order to be taken into consideration for this position, you must send your application by clicking “Apply online” below or find the advertisement at www.ku.dk/stillinger/vip/. The application must include the following appendices:

- a letter of interest with names and contact details of 3 referees
- a current curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications

The deadline for applications is 25 January, 2013. Any applications received after this time will not be considered.

Please note that all interested parties are encouraged to apply for the post, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnicity.

For further information please contact: Associate Professor Jeremy A. Daniel at Jobs@cpr.ku.dk.

The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises 12 institutes and 10 study committees. The Faculty employs approx. 2000 employees, including 1.000 teachers and scientist and 1.000 technical /administrative employees. The Faculty has approx 4,500 students, including 750 Ph.D. students. The Faculty creates new knowledge and recognition through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions for the benefit of patients and the community.

Deadline: 25-01-2013 Publisher: Faculty of Health Sciences