Postdoc position - cryoEM of membrane proteins

A two-year postdoc position in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) of membrane proteins is available at the Department of Biomedical Sciences at University of Copenhagen.

The Membrane Protein Structural Biology Group at Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMI) works on structural and functional characterization of membrane proteins that are essential for human health and highly attractive targets in the treatment of disease. The postdoc will be involved in the preparation of samples for cryo-electron microscopy data collection, analysis, interpretation and related complementary experiments.

We have excellent direct access to the Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy (CFIM, https://cfim.ku.dk/ ) at Copenhagen University, which possesses one Titan Krios microscope and one Glacios microscope both equipped with Falcon 3EC direct electron detector. We also have routine access to other microscope facility including SciLifeLab at Stockholm and Umeå Centre for Electron Microscopy at Umeå, Sweden.

We have good computation resources both locally and to Danish National Life Science Supercomputing Center computerome.

The position is available immediately, but the starting date will be agreed upon with the selected candidate.

Required qualifications:

• A doctor degree in biochemistry (or related discipline) or exam at corresponding level obtained before the start of the employment
• Experience in molecular cloning
• Experience in protein overproduction (preferably protein complexes and using a eukaryotic host)
• Experience in protein purification (preferably membrane proteins)
• Experience in cryo-EM is not essential but preferred

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in membrane protein characterization in vitro and/or in vivo (e.g. patch-clamping) is considered a plus
• Experience in membrane protein crystallization is considered a plus
• Good computational skill is considered a plus
• Experience in cryo-tomography is considered a plus

Questions:

Applicants are encouraged to read more about the research group at https://bmi.ku.dk/english/research/membrane_protein_structural_biology/ .

For specific information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Kaituo Wang [email protected] or Associate Professor Pontus Gourdon [email protected] . Any questions regarding the application process or administrative queries of any kind should be directed to  [email protected] .

For more information on working and living in Denmark: https://ism.ku.dk/ , and www.workingconditions.ku.dk

Place of employment

The place of employment is at Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Our lab is located at the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. More information on working and living in Denmark can be found at ism.ku.dk  (International Staff Mobility) and workindenmark.dk . 

Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is fixed-term position for 2 years. Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,744 DKK/ approx. 4,941 Euro (April 2021-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

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.

The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of January 2020.

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

5. Possible references (with contact details – email and telephone numbers) and letters of recommendation.

Application deadline:  24th September 2021

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 further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 43-44.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

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.