Postdoctoral Fellow in Autophagy and Cancer Biology

The Danish Cancer Society is a democratic association that stands on a solid foundation and with an active position both nationally and internationally. The professionalism is great throughout the association, and we provide excellent research, knowledge and advice. The Danish Cancer Society has its own research center, which consists of approx. 20 independent research groups with approx. 200 researchers from more than 20 different countries.

The Frankel group is looking for a highly motivated Postdoc Fellow to join us at the Danish Cancer Society Research Center. Our group comprises a young, international, collaborative team that investigates fundamental biological mechanisms involved in the development of cancer. We work broadly across the fields of molecular and cellular biology, with a strong focus on the cellular degradation process of autophagy. or more information, please visit our website: https://www.cancer.dk/research/dcrc-research/rna-and-autophagy/

The successful candidate will join an exciting project focused on revealing and characterizing new transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulators of autophagy. The project combines the use of microscopy-based approaches with HTP sequencing, proteomics as well as genetic and biochemical assays to explore and understand how newly identified autophagy regulators can influence cancer development. Our work is interdisciplinary and involves a strong network of national and international collaborators. Within the group we value a cooperative and friendly atmosphere and the successful candidate will work in collaboration will other group members.

We are looking for a highly driven, motivated and enthusiastic candidate with the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, human biology or similar
• Broad experience at the bench with molecular and cellular biology techniques
• Strong track record with at least 1 first-authorship in a good-quality scientific journal
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Experience with confocal/electron/high-throughput and other types of microscopy is an advantage
• Bioinformatic skills/experience with handling RNA seq or proteomics datasets is an advantage
• Experience with transcription factors is an advantage

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. The laboratories are equipped with modern interior and state-of-the-art technology, located in a pleasant and beautiful area near central Copenhagen. Our research facilities include a number of core facilities including microscopy, histology, bioinformatics and animal facilities. We have weekly seminars, invited speakers, postdoc and PhDs associations as well as strong administrative and technical support. We offer several benefits for the personnel, such as an excellent canteen, a daily selection of free fruit and sport activities. The everyday working language in the laboratory is English.

Start: December 1, 2021

We offer a contract for two years with the possibility for extension. The position is 37 hours per week with lunch break included. Salary will be provided according to the current agreements between the Danish Cancer Society and the relevant trade union. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years. And the working hours are of course smoke-free.

More information can be obtained directly from group leader Lisa Frankel, email: [email protected]

The deadline for application is October 1, 2021.

The application should be written in English and must be submitted electronically through our website www.cancer.dk/om-os/stillinger

The application should contain:

• A motivated letter of application (max 1 page)

• A short curriculum vitae

• A copy of the PhD and MSc diploma (if the PhD is not yet complete a written statement from the supervisor is sufficient)

• At least two references/letters of recommendation from previous working place

One in three Danes will at some point in their life be affected by cancer. Two out of three will become relatives. With so many people involved, the Danish Cancer Society wishes to bring people together in a strong and active community against cancer, where you as an employee can be part in making an important difference. The Danish Cancer Society is a democratic organisation, where local associations and volunteers contribute to reaching our goals of fewer people getting cancer, more surviving cancer and everyone getting the best possible life with and after cancer