Staff Scientist (mitochondrial biology expert)

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

We are looking for an experienced and motivated staff scientist with extensive expertise in mitochondrial biology/function and assays (in vitro and in vivo) related to metabolic health and disease to support the work of various groups at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) in close collaboration with Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Platform. The position is expected to start on April 1, 2022, or after agreement.

Our research
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research’s vision is to strengthen interdisciplinary research that transforms our basic understanding of the mechanisms that underlie metabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge toward new prevention and treatment strategies. We were established in 2010 and in 2017, we moved into new laboratories, offices, and meeting rooms in the Maersk Tower www.maersktower.ku.dk .

The Center has around 260 employees who work in an international, highly collaborative research environment across a range of biomedical disciplines. You can read more about us here www.cbmr.ku.dk .

Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Platform (RMPP)
RMPP is a rodent in vivo metabolic phenotyping unit that serves to support Center scientists in performing high quality in vivo studies. We are currently upscaling and developing RMPP by expanding the team, developing the facilities, and broadening the operations and activities to ensure access to state-of-the-art equipment, training programs and experimental expertise. We expect the new mitochondrial biology expert to help us bridge gaps between existing in vitro and in vivo functions within the center´s research groups and enabling platforms. Please, find a list of current techniques and equipment on our webpage https://cbmr.ku.dk/researchfacilities/rodent-metabolic-phenotyping-platform/ . Please, find a short film about the key methodologies of RMPP here .

Your job
You will develop high throughput (standard/generic) and targeted (lower throughput, advanced) assays to assess mitochondria functions/bioenergetics in both cells and animal tissues (permealized tissues or isolated mitochondria). The position requires extensive experience in using Seahorse and Oxygraph (for High-Resolution Respirometry) and data analysis/interpretation.

Your profile
Criteria:

• PhD in metabolism with specific expertise/emphasis on mitochondrial biology/function in mammals
• Ability to design and carry out in vitro and in vivo metabolic studies using cell culture and animal models
• Ability to develop and establish high throughput, advanced/innovative mitochondrial assays. Extensive experience in using Seahorse and Oxygraph for mitochondrial bioenergetics applications
• Certification to work with preclinical models
• Strong interest and capacity to integrate/interpret data from in vivo animal physiology, tissue mitochondrial function and multi-omics studies
• Strong collaborative skills, ability to share knowledge and expertise, and support to a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Place of employment
The place of employment is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of salary and employment
The employment as Staff Scientist is a full-time fixed-term positionfor 3 years. Starting date is April 1, 2022, or after agreement.

Depending on experience and qualifications, the employment will be as either Academic Research Officer or Research Consultant.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications.

Questions
For further questions about the job description and qualifications, please contact [email protected] (mitochondrial biology) or[email protected] (RMPP). For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at [email protected] .

Application
Your application in English should include:

• Curriculum vitae with references
• Motivation letter
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: February 6, 2022, at 23.59 CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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.