DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Stem Cell-based Tissue Models of the Human Brain, Nervous System and Eye - DTU Health Tech

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Stem Cell-based Tissue Models of the Human Brain, Nervous System and Eye - DTU Health Tech
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

Are you ready to lead research within in stem cell-based nerve tissues?
DTU Health Tech is strengthening and expanding our research and teaching within human engineered tissues derived from stem cells, and their use within basic biomedical research and drug development. Specifically, we are looking to expand our research within models of the Brain, Nervous System, and the Eye.
The position will guide you towards increasing independence, where you will ultimately be heading your own research group. So, you should be a talented mid-career researcher with and proven track record and a clear vision for your future research. 
At DTU Health Tech, you will have access to cutting-edge infrastructure and an ambitious interdisciplinary environment, providing you with ideal conditions for breaking new grounds within technical and biomedical research. 
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to develop a research program within stem cell derived organotypic models of the human eye and nerve system. You will also be teaching on both graduate and undergraduate levels and are expected to supervise bachelor and master thesis projects. 
Your responsibilities will be to develop novel eye models, to investigate human disease, infections, and develop assays to test possible treatments. A critical aspect will be to secure external funding for research projects within these areas. Thus, previous experience and success within fund-raising will be a regarded as an important strength. 
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in cell biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or similar, and relevant postdoc experience. Additionally, you are expected to the following competences:    

• Strong expertise and proven publication track record within stem cell culture and organoid tissue models.
• High level of competence within quantitative biochemical assays such as qPCR, Western Blots, RNA sequencing.
• Experience within tissue models of and/or drug delivery in the eye.
• Strong experience within microscopy. 

In addition, the following will be regarded as strengths:

• Experience with virus rescue and infection studies.
• Experience with electroretinograms.
• Proven success within fund-raising. 

You must be responsible for 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:

• Experience and quality of teaching. 
• Research experience. 
• 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 will be earliest availability or 1 August 2024.
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 Associate Professor Johan Ulrik Lind, [email protected] . 
You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.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 14 March 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 Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 175 persons, 130 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 80 persons.
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 3228
• Job Category VIP A
• Posting Date 02/22/2024, 04:23 AM
• Apply Before 03/14/2024, 06:59 PM
• Locations Ørsteds Plads, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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