Postdoc position focused on investigating Infections, Regeneration, and Carcinogenesis Using Single-Cell Omics, Organoids, and Mouse Models

The Section of Medical Biotechnology at the Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for a fulltime 21 months postdoctoral position focused on investigating infections, regeneration, and carcinogenesis using single-cell omics, organoids, and mouse Models.

Expected start date and duration of employment

The position is for a period of 21 months and is available from October 1st, 2024 until June 30th, 2026.

Job description 

The Infection, Carcinogenesis, and Regeneration group headed by Cindrilla Chumduri offers applicants an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious research project to understand the host-pathogen interactions. The project is positioned in the interface of infection outcome analysis in native niches. The project will rely on tissues and stem cell-derived organoids, mice models, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and detailed bioinformatic analysis to decipher the infection-induced cellular perturbations.

Your profile 

We seek candidates holding a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related disciplines, with a profound interest in developmental and stem cell biology. Ideal applicants will be deeply committed to investigating the intricate biological systems influencing infection effects and cancer development.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with organoid development, mouse models, CRISPR/Cas9 and omics technologies. In addition to technical expertise, responsibilities include manuscript preparation, presentation of research findings, and active participation in laboratory operations.

Candidates should also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on collaboration in an international research setting.

Who we are 

The Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering represents multidisciplinary research fields within the sections of medical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, process and materials engineering, and environmental engineering.

The Chumduri Lab in the section of Medical Biotechnology stands at the forefront of research in infections, carcinogenesis, and regeneration, pioneering advanced research tools such as organoids, alongside multi-omic and bioinformatic approaches. Our objective is to identify biomarkers and develop therapeutic strategies for the prevention of infections and diseases.

For more information: https://bce.au.dk/forskning/forsknings-og-udviklingsomraader/medical-biotechnology/research-groups/infections-carcinogenesis-and-regeneration

What we offer 

The department offers:

• A unique opportunity to be at the forefront of infection and cancer research.
• A supportive and resource-rich environment encouraging innovation and discovery.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• A collaborative international atmosphere conducive to groundbreaking research.
• a workplace characterised by professionalism and equality

Place of work and area of employment 

The place of work is the Chumduri Lab, Medical Biotechnology section at the Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 10, 8000 Aarhus C and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

Contact information 

For further information please contact: Cindrilla Chumduri, email: [email protected]

Deadline 

Applications must be received no later than April 30th, 2024.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the

Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

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The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here .

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.