- Stem cell culture, differentiation, manipulation with focus on generating CNS neurons
- Development of 3D/organoid culture system for disease modelling
- Research support within specific areas
- Project work
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- A PhD in cell biology, stem cell biology or a similar field.
- Experience with iPSC experimental models is required.
- Experience in 3D/organoid culture systems.
- Ability to work independently.
- High level of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and a strong ability to work well in a cross-functional team.
- An analytical aptitude of devising innovative scientific or technical solutions.
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Indication of education (a copy of the diplomas should be uploaded)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system
Special consultant within stem cell/organoid/disease modelling - FullTime, Danmark - Aarhus University
Beskrivelse
The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a special consultant within stem cell/organoid/disease modelling as per 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a permanent full-time position.
The department of Biomedicine prioritizes diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalized medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings, and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here .
Your job responsibilities
As special consultant, your primary tasks are continuously advancing the stem cell platform for disease modelling through new technologies and project ideas. Maintain an awareness of cutting-edge technological advances and scientific knowledge to improve project performance. In your daily work, you have a close interaction with competent colleagues. You will assist several research projects in project management and execution.
Your main tasks will consist of:
You will report to the Head of Department Thomas G. Jensen.
Your competences
You have a strong background within stem cell biology and experience with iPSC and other
in vitro
models in the neurodegenerative disease areas .
Qualifications
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.
We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Mark Denham tel.:
Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høgh-Guldbergsgasde 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews in early January. You may be given a case in connection with the interviews.
Terms of employment
Terms of employment and pay are regulated by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and academics in the state (AC).
Application
Your application must include the following:
We refer to the faculty's
Guideline for applicants
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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.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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