An ERC funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Metabolic Regulation of Early Development at reNEW

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is looking for a Postdoctoral candidate to join the Zylicz group starting 15th of December 2024 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate, and the position is limited to 2 years.

The Center
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW has its Hub at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) as well as nodes at UCPH, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Leiden University Medical Center. Researchers within reNEW addresses fundamental questions in stem cell and developmental biology and will pivot research findings to clinical outcomes and products.

Our research
A postdoctoral position is available in the group of Jan Żylicz at reNEW. The team studies fundamental mechanisms of early mammalian development and stem cell biology. The Żylicz group wants to understand how metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms cooperate to regulate transcription during early development. In particular the team is interested in how metabolism regulates histone modifiers, and how these in turn affect lineage choice and embryo growth at around the time of implantation. To achieve this, the group utilizes both in vivo mouse models as well as in vitro human stem cell culture systems and state-of the-art ultrasensitive transcriptomic, epigenomic and metabolomic techniques. This project will combine these methods with biochemical and mechanistic analysis.

Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding post-doctoral candidate with a strong background in stem cell biology. The candidate will implement cutting-edge genetic and metabolomic assays to unravel how metabolism regulates chromatin states in early development.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in life sciences
• Documented hands-on experience with pluripotent stem cells is highly advantageous
• Documented expertise in mammalian embryo micromanipulation is necessary
• Excellent record of peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Background in embryology is a prerequisite.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken
• Highly motivated and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. The position requires solid previous work experience from an established research laboratory.
• A solution-oriented, organizational and positive mindset is required. The ability to work in a highly collaborative international environment both independently and as part of the team is essential.

We offer

• A stimulating, challenging and multifaceted research environment
• A supportive team to work and collaborate with
• A combination of exciting projects and state-of-the-art technologies to expand your horizons
• Possibilities for continued education and training
• Attractive employment conditions
• Centrally located workplace

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,570 DKK / approx. 4,774 Euro (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

Application
Applications should include the following parts:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae incl. education, experience, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
• List of three references (full address, incl. email and phone number)
• List of publications
• Copy of diplomas/degree certificate(s)

Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

How to apply
Your online application must be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below.

Application deadline is October 10th, 2024, at 23:59 CET
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Only applications received in time and consisting of the above listed documents will be considered.

Applications and/or any material received after deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Selected candidates will be called for interviews that will be held in week 44-45. An answer as to the granting of the fellowship can be expected soon after the interviews.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Assessment procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 http://employment.ku.dk
As an equal opportunities employer, the University of Copenhagen encourages all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, age, religion and ethnic origin.

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Kontakt
Jan Jakub Zylicz
E-mail: [email protected]

Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 10-10-2024

Ansættelsesdato: 15-12-2024

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (ReNEW)