158855 Senior Researcher to the Jensen Group (Fixed-Term, 5 Years)

Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a Senior Researcher to the Jensen Group at Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW to commence in November 2023.

Information on the research group can be found at: https://renew.ku.dk/research/reseach-groups/jensen-group/ .

Job description
We wish to understand how the intestinal epithelium forms and how adult stem cells are specified during development. The intestinal epithelium is associated with numerous chronic diseases, and we strongly believe that insights into normal tissue development as well as regeneration will allow us to harness the potential of both fetal and adult intestinal stem cell for the development of new treatment option for patients with intestinal disorders. We are looking for an interdisciplinary researcher working at the interface of developmental cell biology, engineering, and tissue regeneration biology focusing on the quantitative understanding of the cell fate decisions of intestinal epithelium in health and disease. The candidate should be an expert in intestinal biology and combine studies of developmental biology in laboratory animals with embryonic and adult stem cell-derived organoid platforms that have translational directions to develop novel stem cell-driven therapies. The candidate should have strong skills in advanced imaging as well as 3D image analysis techniques and be engaged with other disciplines, particularly tissue engineering supported by extensive international collaborations. Given that the Vision of reNEW is to create a new generation of effective, safe, and socially sustainable stem cell-based therapies, an experience in executing life science projects towards value creating outcomes will be seen as a significant advantage.

The senior researcher’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
Six overall criteria apply for senior researcher appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit .

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways
• Teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies
• Research-based teaching

The senior researcher is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 5 years.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information, please contact Professor and Deputy Director Kim B. Jensen, [email protected] . Https://renew.ku.dk/research/reseach-groups/jensen-group/

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must be submitted in English and include the following documents:

• Application, including motivations for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (2 pages) aligned with the vision of the Jensen group at reNEW
• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/job-application-portfolio )

Application 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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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 https://jobportal.ku.dk/ .

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Thursday, 20 April 2023.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held during the Summer of 2023.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.