Postdoc position in genetic innovation and genome regulation, Aarhus University, Denmark

 

The Andersen group on Genetic Innovation at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position.

The successful candidate will work with our group to uncover new molecular concepts within our broader research area of in genetic innovation, genome regulation and germline biology of Drosophila.

Throughout the employment the candidate will be supported in further developing career strategy and a complementary strong research profile.

The ideal starting date is August 15 2021, but this is negotiable. Funding is available for at least 3 years of employment.
 

Our research

Better understanding of genome biology is fundamental for progress in basic and biomedical research. In this efforts, most genetic research follows the well-supported logic of highly conserved genes being biologically important and therefore worth studying. We invert this logic and argue that young, rapidly evolving genes comprise an underexplored resource of exciting biological discoveries. We study such genetic innovation in the context of genome regulation, germline biology and intragenomic conflicts.

To understand this biology, we apply a diverse range of methods including cutting edge genetics in both in vivo and cell culture Drosophila systems, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing, chemical genetics for time-resolved protein depletion, high-resolution microscopy, interaction proteomics and high-throughput sequencing for transcriptomic and genomic bioinformatic analyses. Several complementary approaches are pursued through on-going international collaborations. Further info about the lab and our projects: www.mbg.au.dk/pra.

 

Qualifications and traits of the ideal candidate

• A completed or nearly completed PhD degree in a relevant field, such as molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular evolution or bioinformatics.
• Deep scientific curiosity, creative aptitude and independent, positive drive
• Strong communication (English) and collaboration skills

Experience with Drosophila organism genetics, high-throughput data analyses, transcriptome profiling, genome editing, genetic screening technology, proteomics or germline biology are all advantageous.

 

Personal qualifications

We work as a highly integrated team. A proven track-record of productive team work and a strong reciprocal fit with the current team members is therefore important.

Who we are/ The department

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Gene Expression, Molecular Medicine, Structural Biology, Systems Biology and Plant Molecular Biology. There are currently 75 full time scientific staff and
120 PhD students. The department is responsible for two educations: Molecular
Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 160 students in total. Please refer to http://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to https://nat.au.dk/ and http://www.au.dk/  for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.
 

The successful candidate is offered:

• Engaged mentoring to develop and reach the candidates career goals
• Access to a well-developed research infrastructure
• An engaging research community inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• A working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities

The place of work is C. F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 


Further information about the position may be obtained from Erik Østergaard Jensen; eoj@mbg.au.dk

 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

• Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics - RNA Biology and InnovationC.F. Møllers Allé 38000 Aarhus C

• Fixed term full-time position15 Aug 2021 - 14 Aug 2024ID: 6187

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