PhD Fellow

A PhD position is available for an highly motivated and ambitious PhD Fellow in the research group Nucleolar Stress and Disease at the Danish Cancer Society Research Center.

About us

The Danish Cancer Society Research Center (DCRC) is an international research institute with 23 research groups and around 200 researchers and students from more than 20 nations. The Nucleolar Stress and Disease group has 8 members including students, two postdocs, a technician and the group leader Dr. Dorthe Helena Payne-Larsen. We are a small research group working closely together in a friendly environment with high ambitions. The project will be carried out under supervision from Dr. Dorthe Helena Payne-Larsen as well as an appointed co-supervisor at the University. The group is an integrated part of the DCRC and actively participates in the scientific seminar series, invite speakers to the institute and help arrange social gatherings. Please visit our website to learn more https://www.cancer.dk/research/dcrc-research/nucleolar-stress-and-disease/

About the position

Our research focuses on understanding the molecular pathways involved in the cellular response to DNA damage with particular focus on the nucleoli. We investigate how DNA damage occurs and how different types of lesions are important for the onset and progression of cancer. Furthermore, we investigate how DNA damage pathways can be exploited to improve therapeutic approaches. This project will specifically investigate the potential of nucleolar DNA damage response proteins as biomarkers and will be conducted in collaboration with Rigshospitalet (The University Hospital in Copenhagen). We will use established human cell culture models and samples from cancer patients in combination with state of the art high-throughput microscopy to address the questions of interest.

About you

You are self-motivated, ambitious, responsible and like to work independently

In addition, you

• hold a Master´s Degree in Natural Sciences of relevance to the project
• have documented laboratory experience within molecular and cellular biology
• are able to plan, execute and complete a research project
• have very good written and spoken English communication skills
• are a team player with good collaboration skills

It is an advantage if you

• have knowledge of DNA damage or nucleolar biology
• have experience with advanced microscopy techniques or tissue samples from patients

We offer

You will be part of an international, inspiring, and informal work environment in an internationally recognized research center, ranked at the top among the leading universities and research institutions worldwide. Our research facilities include newly build laboratories with in-house access to state of the art equipment. We have a health-conscious canteen, fruit scheme, sports and art association, and the work hours are of course smoke free. The DCRC is part of the Danish Cancer Society and located close to the centre of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment

The PhD Fellowship is a three-year contract. It requires enrolment at a PhD school. Salary will be provided according to the current agreements between the Danish Cancer Society and the relevant trade union. The position is available from January 1st 2022 or according to agreement.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr. Dorthe Helena Payne-Larsen: [email protected] or visit our webpage:

https://www.cancer.dk/research/dcrc-research/nucleolar-stress-and-disease/

Application

We only accept applications via the online system.

The application should contain:

• A motivation letter
• CV (including education, stay abroad, research experience, publications, language skills and other relavant information for the position)
• Master of Science certificate
• At least one and preferably two reference letters

Application deadline November 15, 2021.

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