DTU Tenure Track Researcher in structural biology and biochemistry of sterol transport proteins - DTU Chemistry

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DTU Tenure Track Researcher in structural biology and biochemistry of sterol transport proteins - DTU Chemistry
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

Do you want to contribute to an exciting project on cholesterol transport? This researcher position deals with the structural and biochemical characterization of cholesterol transport proteins to aid the design of inhibitors and the realization of their therapeutic potential.

We are looking for a talented and motivated researcher interested in expanding their career by developing a research programme in the structural biology and biochemistry of sterol transport proteins. You will have the ambition to both carry out basic research, as well as translate discoveries into potential therapeutic options. 

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in biochemistry, structural biology, chemical biology or similar, and have the following competences:

• Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification
• Experience in x-ray crystallography
• Experience in biophysical techniques including fluorescence polarisation, differential scanning fluorimetry, FRET, SPR etc. 
• Prior experience working with lipid binding proteins is an advantage.

By joining DTU chemistry, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities for protein biochemistry and structural biology, and will join a young and dynamic research team working at the interface of chemistry and biology. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will develop a platform for characterising sterol transport proteins using a range of bio-physical, -chemical and structural techniques, and aid the design and optimisation of inhibitors with support from experienced medicinal chemists. Furthermore, you will supervise BSc and MSc research project students and co-supervise PhD students, and train other group members (PhD and postdocs) on appropriate techniques and methods. You will disseminate your work in respected peer-reviewed journals.

You must also contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching 
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience 
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

Starting date is June 1st , 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here .

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Luca Laraia ([email protected] ).

You can read more about the department of chemistry at https://www.kemi.dtu.dk/  

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 25 January 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period 
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ )
• Teaching portfolio  including documentation of teaching experience 
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Chemistry is an international research environment with groups working at the forefront of chemical biology, organic synthesis and catalysis, as well as inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry. The department is equipped with state of the art infrastructure, including purpose-built labs for protein expression and purification, mammalian cell biology, and a biophysical screening platform as part of the DTU Screening Core. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2979
• Job Category VIP A
• Posting Date 01/11/2024, 06:21 AM
• Apply Before 01/25/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Kemitorvet, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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