Postdoc in molecular biomedicine

Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) and University of Copenhagen.

The Danish Headache Center at Rigshospitalet is inviting applications for a 2-year Postdoc position in molecular biomedicine with a focus on understanding effects of mild analgesics. The position is starting as soon as possible. It is primarily an experimental research position and the successful applicant will become part of a project focusing on understanding the mechanisms behind mild analgesics using CRISPR/Cas technology and primary cells in collaboration with University of Copenhagen and Inserm (France).

The central focus of the research involved is to understand mechanisms underlying mechanisms of off-targets effects of over-the-counter mild analgesics like paracetamol and ibuprofen. These compounds are now known to be powerful disruptors of human homeostasis in both during development and in adult life. The group employs a broad palette of techniques and strategies with a central focus on human experimental work and molecular cell biology. The successful applicant is expected to integrate fully our with research teams and participate in both in vitro and in vivo work. The position requires a person that can carry out research experiments and projects independently, but function well in a dynamic and collaborative environment with support from both colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities and tasks 
• Conduct laboratory research experiments. These include mainly work with primary cells using CRISPR/Cas technology, molecular imaging and general molecular biology techniques.
• Independently carry out defined research projects.
• Communicate research results: presenting data at staff meetings and national and international conferences, and manuscripts for publication.
• Work in close collaboration with technical research staff and students.
• Contribute to the general work carried out by the group as a unit, including discussions and planning of strategies and projects.

Qualifications
We seek a candidate that is capable of working independently, but that is motivated by both personal and team accomplishments.

Desirable qualifications  
• Hold a PhD in life sciences (e.g. background from Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry).
• Experience with in vivo work, preferably within development or metabolism.
• Experience with in vitro work, preferably also with CRISP/Cas.
• Good English communications skills, oral and written.
• Experience with independent scientific research and completion of research projects (peer-reviewed publications).

We offer
The Danish Headache Center at Rigshospitalet is the leading research center on the headache and is globally recognized for the excellence of its research and clinical work. With this new project we continue our long-standing work on trying to understand how over-the-counter headache medicine with human physiology. For the successful applicant we offer strong supervision and support throughout the postdoc in a rewarding international environment.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor and Group Leader, David Møbjerg Kristensen, david.moebjerg.boslev.kristensen@regionh.dk.

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than Wednesday April 1 at 12 noon. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:
• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diplomas (MSc and PhD)
• List of publications
• List of 2-3 referees that may be contacted during the interview phase

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

• Fakta

• Arbejdssted
  Rigshospitalet, Glostrup
• Kontaktperson
  David Møbjerg Kristensen
• Adresse
  Nordstjernevej 42, 2600 Glostrup
• Stillingstyper
  Bioanalytiker med specialfunktion
• Ansættelsesform
  Tidsbegrænset periode
• Ugentlig arbejdstid
  Fuld tid
• Ansættelsens start
  Snarest muligt
• Regionens jobnr.
  223441
• Quick-nr.
  389176
• Indrykningsdato
  03-03-2020
• Ansøgningsfrist
  01-04-2020 (udløbet)