Postdoc in animal modelling of urinary tract infection

A position as postdoc (10% time) is vacant at the research unit of Clinical Microbiology, the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. The position is limited to 6 months with the possibility of extension.
A position as postdoc (10% time) is vacant at the research unit of Clinical Microbiology, the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark.

The position is limited to 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Research tasks
The position as a postdoc consists of research in mainly a porcine animal model of urinary tract infection. Specifically, the position involves project supervision, experimental design and practical guidance of other researchers and technicians of the research group. Specific tasks (but not exclusive):

• Obtaining ethical licenses from governmental authorities
• Planning and designing experiments including large-scale vaccine trials
• Coordinating work with the animal facilities and associated veterinarian and technicians
• Supervising pre-clinical vaccine trials with academic- and/or industrial partners and reporting on these studies
• Formal analysis of data
• Writing scientific papers

Expectations of qualifications
The applicant who is hired must have a Ph.D.-degree and documented research experience in one or more of the areas mentioned below

• Urinary tract infection
• Animal models in pigs and mice
• Vaccine research

Further information
For further information please contact Associate Professor Thomas Emil Andersen, e-mail: [email protected] or Head of Department at the Department of Clinical Research Rikke Leth-Larsen, e-mail: [email protected]

Application deadline
January 5, 2024, at 23.59 (CET)

Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant for the postdoc position will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.

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Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a detailed description of research experience
• an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.

Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted.

References will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position - from the applicant’s most recent employer, and from previous employers as required.

Applicants selected for interview must expect to undergo a personality test specifically targeted work related matters.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].

Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.

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