Assistant professor position in biotechnology and breeding of crops

 

The green transition requires a shift towards more plant based diets and more sustainable production of feed for animals. To achieve this, future agricultural systems must deliver products of the highest nutritional quality. The amount and quality of protein in current crops is insufficient so innovation is needed. This opens up exciting new research possibilities within crop genetics and biotechnology aiming to develop new crop plants for protein production. To strengthen this area, Section for Crop Genetics and Biotechnology, Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, invites applications for a tenure track position with a focus on improvement of plant protein composition and yield for food and feed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting experiments that should optimize crops to produce more and better proteins for food and feed. The developed projects should be seen in context of the whole value chain from crop production to food/feed consumption, with a focus on genetic traits of crop plants to optimize protein production. The candidate will join the Section for Crop Genetics and Biotechnology, which performs research in crops using methods within molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, genetic transformation and New Breeding Techniques.

The candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent research portfolio within crop proteins and is expected to put crop proteins into the context of future challenges for food production. This involves activities to identify key genes and to develop technologies for accurate manipulation of multiple targets, rendering a route towards crops for the future. The successful candidate must also take part in teaching and supervision of students at BSc, MSc and PhD level.

The selected candidate is expected to:

• Develop innovative research within the research area of plant proteins.
• Experience with conventional- or novel protein crops will be an advantage.
• Develop competitive grant proposals.
• Contribute to teaching in plant breeding and biotechnology.
• Contribute to advisory activities to Danish ministries and authorities.
• Supervise Master and PhD level students.

Qualifications

• PhD degree and post doc research experience within plant molecular biology, genetics and biotechnology.
• Experience with plant proteins, preferably storage proteins.
• Proven publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in planning, implementing, managing and attracting funding for research projects.
• Teaching experience at MSc level.
• The ability to manage, participate, collaborate and communicate in interdisciplinary research, and to participate in joint projects with other scientists.

In addition to the above criteria, consideration will be given to innovative skills, the ability to communicate at all levels, such as the provision of research based policy support, the ability to promote and implement research results, an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience, and the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation. Furthermore, we are looking for a dedicated person who can contribute positively as a team player to our working environment.

Place of Work

The place of work is Aarhus University, Flakkebjerg, Forsøgsvej 1, 4200 Slagelse.  The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.

For further information contact Professor Henrik Brinch-Pedersen, hbp@agro.au.dk.  

The Department of Agroecology

At the Department of Agroecology we study interactions between soil, plants, animals, humans and the environment in different agroecosystems for the production of food, feed, biomaterials and energy. Thus, we contribute to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via state-of-the-art research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer state-of-the-art laboratory, green house, semi-field and field scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network.  The department has a staff of approximately 275 people including 56 senior academics, 37 junior researchers and postdocs as well as 56 PhD students. More information can be found here.

The Department of Agroecology offers

• An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism, where accountability, commitment, helpfulness, flexibility and close collaboration is a prerequisite solving the core tasks
• A good social environment with activities and routines that make it possible to talk across and strengthen the collegial relationship, and where mutual trust, respect, kindness and professional sparring are emphasized
• A flexible workplace with good work-life balance
• Possibility of membership of staff association, access to gym and free fruit scheme
• An exciting and varied working environment, where two days rarely resemble each other. We are often busy and we work creatively for solutions to societal challenges

Technical Sciences Tenure Track

Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship.

The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:

• attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
• to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
• to create transparency in the academic career path

As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:

• access to research infrastructure
• capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
• a mentoring programme
• support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level

As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at Aarhus University.

Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks 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 will receive his/her assessment. 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

Technical 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.

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.

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.

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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Assistant Professor in Precision Health and Metabolism

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for an Assistant Professor position.  Candidates should have a strong background in genetic epidemiology, epidemiology or a related field and an interest in metabolic precision health. This is a 4-year position with a start date of February 14, 2022 or upon agreement.

Background

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 towards 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.

Our research

The Loos Group aims to identify the key genetic and non-genetic determinants of body weight regulation to gain insight into the deeper layers of biology that underlie obesity and metabolism. Additionally, we aim to improve prediction, prevention and treatment through implementation of precision health strategies. You can read more about the Loos Group here.

Your job

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up a precision health cohort to identify key predictors of metabolic responses to diet and exercise, with the goal of improving the precision of lifestyle recommendations for optimal health. This project requires experience with wearable, mobile and sensor technologies and expertise in generating and integrating multi-modal data to better understand metabolism.

The candidate will contribute to the design and launch of the cohort and will oversee data collection. Importantly, the candidate will formulate innovative research questions, perform analyses of the complex, multi-omics data, infer and validate algorithms and report on the key findings. The candidate should have a strong computational background, ideally with experience in machine learning and integration of multiple -omics data. Experience in nutrition and exercise science is a plus.

The Assistant Professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication and academic dissemination duties,
• research-based teaching,
• public outreach, and
• participation in formal pedagogical training program for Assistant Professors

Profile

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers who, in addition to the desired expertise stated above, have the following skills and qualifications:

• a PhD in genetic epidemiology, epidemiology, computational biology, machine learning or a related field
• a strong computational background and expertise in dealing with large (-omics) data sets
• extensive experience with analysing data, interpreting results, and concisely summarizing key messages
• an active interest in obesity, metabolism, nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle and precision health
• an interest in conceiving and designing new projects, in line with the group’s research focus
• a proven track record showing scientific productivity in peer-reviewed journals
• proficient communication skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• experience in supervising other researchers at different levels
• excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken
• a team player
• experience in supervising and managing research staff

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, University of Copenhagen. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment in a dynamic, international research setting.

Terms of employment

The employment as Assistant Professor is a full time and fixed-term position for 4 years. Starting date is February 14, 2022.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD Degree and have not previously been tax liable to Denmark in the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” from 19 December 2019.

Questions

For further information, please contact Professor Ruth Loos at email ruth.loos@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at email SUND-HR-CBMR@sund.ku.dk.

International applicants may find these links useful www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk/.

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:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
• CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant to the position
• 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.
• List of publications

Application deadline: November 14, 2021 at 23.59pm 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 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 may 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.

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

 

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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.

Contact

Ruth Loos

E-mail: ruth.loos@sund.ku.dk

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Application deadline: 14-11-2021

Employment start: 14-02-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research

Postdoctoral fellowships in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, precision health or related fields

 

We are looking to hire up to two highly motivated and dynamic researchers with a PhD or equivalent doctorate to join the Loos Group. Candidates should have a strong background in genetic epidemiology, epidemiology, statistical genetics, computational biology, machine learning or a related field and have an interest in obesity, metabolism and precision health. The position is a 2-year position to start February 14, 2022.

Background

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 towards 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.

Our group and research

The Loos Group aims to identify the key genetic and non-genetic determinants of body weight regulation to gain insight into the deeper layers of biology that underlie obesity and metabolism. Additionally, we aim to improve prediction, prevention and treatment through implementation of precision health strategies. You can read more about the Loos Group here.

Your job

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on one or more of the following projects:

In the first project, we aim to gain insight into the deeper layers of biology that underlie body

weight regulation and fat distribution. We do this through the discovery of genes and genetic

variations that are associated with obesity and other adiposity traits.

This project requires expertise in genetic association analyses. Knowledge of bioinformatic

tools to translate variant-to-function is an asset.

In the second project, we aim to determine the genetic and non-genetic determinants of body

weight through deep-phenotyping of individuals at high vs. low genetic risk for obesity in recall-by-genotype studies.

This project requires insight into the role of rare genetic variations in obesity. Experience in

epidemiology and knowledge of deep physiological phenotyping are assets.

In the third project, we will build a precision health cohort to identify key predictors of

individuals’ metabolic responses to diet and exercise, in an effort to improve precision of lifestyle recommendations for optimal health.

This project requires experience with wearable, mobile and sensor technologies and expertise

in generating and integrating multi-modal data to better understand complex disease.

Skills and qualifications

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers who, in addition to the desired expertise stated above, have the following skills and qualifications:

• a PhD in genetic epidemiology, epidemiology, statistical genetics, computational biology, machine learning or a related field.
• a strong computational background and expertise in dealing with large (genomic) data sets.
• extensive experience with analysing data, interpreting results, and concisely summarizing key messages.
• an active interest in obesity, metabolism, nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle and precision health
• an interest in conceiving and designing new projects, in line with the group’s research focus
• a proven track record showing scientific productivity in peer-reviewed journals.
• proficient communication skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• experience in supervising other researchers at different levels.
• excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment in a dynamic, international research setting.

Terms of employment

The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 years. Starting date is February 14, 2022.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark in the last 10 years.

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

Questions
For further information, please contact Professor Ruth Loos at ruth.loos@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at SUND-HR-CBMR@sund.ku.dk.

International applicants may find these links useful www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk/. 

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 to 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

Application deadline: November 14th 2021, 23.59pm 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 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.

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

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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.

Contact

Ruth Loos

E-mail: ruth.loos@sund.ku.dk

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Application deadline: 14-11-2021

Employment start: 14-02-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research

Tenure-track assistant professor in Systems

 

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Systems. The position is to be filled by 1 May 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to negotiation.

The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and is the oldest and largest university in Denmark. It is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia and consistently as one of the top places in Europe. Within computer science, it is ranked number 1 in the European Union according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020.

The Department of Computer Science offers a friendly and thriving international research and working environment with opportunities to build up internationally competitive research groups. There are good opportunities available to apply for funding in order to move to the University of Copenhagen and establishing oneself in Denmark. The Department of Computer Science assists in applying for funding. Further information on start packages and recruitment grants offered by Danish private and public foundations is available at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/research/recruitment-grants-and-start-packages/experienced-researchers/.

Copenhagen is one of the 10 most livable cities in the world with a rich culture within music, theater and associations. Life for families is made easy by a publicly supported daycare and health care system, dual career opportunities, maternity leave and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark at www.workindenmark.dk. Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen (https://ism.ku.dk). ISM offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Description of the position
The candidate’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within systems. To a limited extent, the position may also include other duties.

All outstanding applicants in the general area of systems (broadly construed) will be considered. Examples of specialized areas within systems include, but are not limited to:

• High Performance Computing (e.g., high-productivity parallel or distributed programming for HPC; programming models for accelerators; techniques and applications for data science and machine learning; techniques for reducing energy and data movement; application of type system or static analysis for avoiding runtime errors in HPC applications).
• Programming Systems (e.g., compiler analysis; parallel programming languages, libraries, models and notation; dynamic, static (hybrid), profile-guided, feedback-directed compiler optimizations).
• Operating systems and networking (e.g., optimizing communication, runtime systems, fault tolerance, hypervisors, unikernels).

The researcher will join the section on Programming Languages and Theory of Computation (PLTC).  Much of the section’s work involves topics in the intersection of programming language theory (e.g., algorithmic aspects of programming and formal verification), and applications (e.g., computer security and privacy, systems, distributed ledger technology, and fintech). For further information, please visit https://di.ku.dk/english/research/pltc/

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

The tenure track assistant professor’s duties primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within systems To a limited extent the position may also include other duties.

The department values interdisciplinary research and teaching and is actively involved in several cross-faculty research projects and educational programmes. Thus, the successful candidate must be capable of and interested in facilitating cross-disciplinary interactions both within the Department of Computer Science and across the university. The candidate is expected to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, including courses for students with a non-technical background.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section, Associate Professor Ken Friis Larsen, kflarsen@di.ku.dk or Head of Department, Professor Jakob Grue Simonsen, headofdepartment@di.ku.dk.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The tenure-track programme
An assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

Criteria for promotion
After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the following criteria:

• A strong publication track record within the specific field of research, including a significant number of corresponding authorships and at least some publications in  high-ranked journals based on work carried out during the tenure-track period
• Strong external network of collaboration, including joint publications
• A significant track record of successful external research funding [Formuleringen tilrettes efter forskningsområdets muligheder for at tiltrække ekstern finansiering]
• Establishment of a strong and internationally competitive research group demonstrating clear independence of former supervisors/mentors, or/and major contributions to the development of an existing research group demonstrating an ability to collaborate within the research group
• Completed https://www.ind.ku.dk/english/course_overview/up/ and established a teaching portfolio via participation in teaching, including preparation and development of departmental courses
• Successful supervision/co-supervision of MSc and PhD students

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.
  • Systems that you have helped develop and perhaps is helping to maintain.
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

• Research plan - description of current and future research plans

• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training

• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 November 2021, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 10 March 2022

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0103/21-2N

 

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Application deadline: 14-11-2021

Employment start: 01-05-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: Department of Computer Science

Postdoc in Gentle and Sustainable Processing – Novel membrane filtration approaches

 

Will you contribute to develop more sustainable plant-based protein ingredients and accelerate the transition from animal- to plant-based food?

Department of Food Science, Section of Ingredients and Dairy Technology, invites applicants for a postdoc in Gentle and Sustainable Processing with the aim to study separation, purification and concentration of rapeseed proteins based on membrane filtration, with start 1/1-2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Research opportunities as PhD student and postdoc are now available in the ‘SEEDFOOD: Functional and palatable plant seed storage proteins for sustainable foods’ project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The primary partners in the project are University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and University of Le Mans in France (ULM) and positions are available at all partners. The project coordinator is Professor Marianne Nissen Lund, Department of Food Science, UCPH.

SEEDFOOD will serve as multi-disciplinary centre in which you as young scientist will benefit from training and joint supervision by principal investigators and we expect some mobility between labs. You will be part of a dynamic research environment based on knowledge sharing, high scientific ambitions and leverage of cross-disciplinary synergy. We will focus on active career development of junior researchers, and develop coaching/mentoring activities across the centre.

The vision of SEEDFOOD is to accelerate the transition from animal- to plant-based food proteins for sustainable food production and consumption. We will achieve this by tailoring plant protein ingredients with superior functional, palatable, and nutritional properties through novel protein design and in-depth understanding of molecular interactions in the food matrix.

We will use rapeseed protein to obtain new insights that provide the scientific foundation to promote the use of seed storage proteins for foods. Rapeseed is a protein-rich crop used for industrial oil production, it is farmed on a large scale in Europe and may be utilized in new food types locally across the globe. In SEEDFOOD we will create knowledge to transform poor functionality of plant seed storage proteins to rationally and sustainably tailor protein performance for future food design.

Scientific themes in SEEDFOOD encompass: gentle and sustainable processing to extract, isolate and fractionate proteins; improvement of protein surface characteristics through enzyme and UV-light treatments; biophysical protein interactions; mechanistic analyses of molecular interactions; functionality and palatability in model foods.

We are seeking a postdoc for a 3-year position, with possibility to extension, to study separation and concentration technologies based on membrane filtration with start 1/1-2022 or as soon thereafter.

Tasks:

• Understand interactions between rapeseed proteins and membrane surfaces
• Develop novel separation methods for cruciferin and napin based on membrane filtration

Required qualifications:

• A PhD degree in food engineering; process engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience in separation processes and/or membrane filtration
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and interest in working in a team of multiple partners.

Key selection criteria:

• Professional qualifications relevant for the position.
• Publications.
• Relevant work experience.
• Language skills.
• Creative thinking.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Lilia Ahrné, lilia@food.ku.dk.

The position is open from 1/1-2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Motivation Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 15th of November, 2021, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Interviews will be held in week 50.

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Application deadline: 15-11-2021

Employment start: 01-01-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: FOOD

Post doc in Condensed Matter Theory

 

The department of Physics, Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen is offering a 2-year post doc position in condensed matter theory starting 1 March 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Description of the scientific environment

The project will be funded by a grant from the Villum Foundation. The position is part of the research group led by Brian. M. Andersen, embedded in the larger condensed matter theory group at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. Significant collaboration is expected to take place with other local researchers, including Prof. K. Flensberg, J. Paaske, A. T. Rømer, M. H. Christensen (NBI), and international collaborators including T. Berlijn, I. Eremin, R. M. Fernandes, P. J. Hirschfeld, A. Kreisel, R. Valentì, and several experimental groups. For further information on the condensed matter theory group at the University of Copenhagen, please visit http://cmt.nbi.ku.dk.

Project-description
The overarching goal of the project is to obtain new fundamental insight into the origin of emergent quantum phases in timely correlated materials. This includes studies of correlation-induced nontrivial topological phases, spin- and valley-polarized states and unconventional superconductivity in correlated materials, including, for example, magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene, cuprates, kagome metals, and iron-based superconductors. In addition, we will explore the experimental consequences of the various relevant correlation-induced phases, and collaborate closely with experimental groups to test for new predictions by theory.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within condensed matter theory as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to the head of the institute: Prof. Jan. W. Thomsen, or Associate Prof. Brian M. Andersen, Niels Bohr Institute, E-mail: bma@fys.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +4550468651.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2021, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

 

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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.

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Application deadline: 15-11-2021

Employment start: 01-03-2022

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: X-ray and Neutron Science