211-0177/22-2K Professor in single molecule microscopy of proteins and biophysics of cellular...

Professor in Single molecule microscopy of proteins and biophysics of cellular responses

Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen

The Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, has an opening as full professor in the area of protein and cell biophysics for biomedicine with emphasis on protein dynamics and localization. Candidates should have a strong background in the use of state-of-the-art techniques for studying single proteins and nanoparticles, such as single-molecule fluorescence techniques for particle tracking and protein dynamics, as well as expertise in quantitative image analysis.

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for an overall assessment of the candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement.

Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf .

The Section for Chemical Biology is working at the interface between synthetic chemistry, biology and biophysics with focus on understanding biological and chemical phenomena at the nano-scale and explore the application of this knowledge to biomedicine. This includes: Spatio–temporal organization of biological systems, Interfacing biomolecules with solid surfaces, including nanomaterials and nanowires, Chemical, biophysical and structural aspects of cell signaling (GPCR), Chemistry of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates, peptide medicinal chemistry, Artificial enzymes, Self-assembling systems and Cellulose derived chemicals and fuels.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/ . Inquiries about the position can be made to Pernille Harris, [email protected] .

The position is open from 1st of January 2023or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 14 August 2022, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 14 December 2022.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211- 211-0177/22-2K.

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.