PhD position available in membrane protein structural biology

 

Ph.D. position is available in the newly established Brunner lab at VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology in Brussels, Belgium to work on the structure and function of membrane proteins.

We offer

VIB is an excellence-based entrepreneurial institute that focuses on translating basic scientific results into pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications. VIB Center for Structural Biology Brussels is associated to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and houses research groups with strong expertise in protein biochemistry, biophysics, nanobody technology, X-ray crystallography, NMR and electron microscopy.

Our group is interested in the structure and function of mammalian lipid transporters and in the membrane biology of the cell. In another line of research, we study the biophysics of ion channels of the endomembrane system and their role in neurodegenerative or neurological diseases such as Parkinson Disease. To advance our understanding in these fields we combine functional characterization (liposomal and cellular assays, fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology) with a structural description of the involved proteins using cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography. Further details on available topics will be discussed during the interviews.

You will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities such as the VIB-VUB facility for Bio Electron Cryogenic Microscopy equipped with a 300 kV JEOL cryoARM300 electron microscope and K3 detector as well as the VIB Nanobody Core.

Ph.D. students will have access to extensive scientific and transferable skills training programs available through our affiliated institutes.

Start of the Ph.D. student position can be negotiated, but an immediate start would be preferred.

Ph.D. students are further encouraged to apply for an FWO-fellowship to acquire their own funding (call deadline March 2022). Candidates will be fully assisted with the funding application.

Profile

You are an enthusiastic, highly motivated and curiosity-driven personality with a strong background in biochemistry/biology/biotechnology and interest in membrane proteins and organelle biology. Independent and critical thinking and good organizational skills are a prerequisite. You hold a university degree in biochemistry/biology or in a related discipline. Hands-on experience with either protein purification, cryo-EM or mammalian cell culture is required.

How to apply?

Motivated candidates are asked to apply online. Enquiries should be addressed to janine.brunner@vub.be.

Mass spectroscopy Bioanalysis scientist

 

The Steyaert lab pioneered the use of nanobodies for chaperone-assisted X-ray crystallography aiming at the highest hanging fruits of structural biology including membrane proteins, amyloidogenic proteins, and now also (transient) multiprotein complexes. The elucidation of the first GPCR structures in the agonist-bound active state demonstrated the power of Nanobodies to stabilize G protein coupled receptor conformational states including transmembrane signalling complexes. Recent work focusses on exploiting the conformational complexity of therapeutic targets for Nanobody-enabled drug discovery and on the applications of nanobodies in single particle cryo-EM. Three successful biotech spin-offs valorize the unique family of single domain antibodies (nanobodies) derived from camelids: Ablynx, Agrosafve, and ConFo Therapeutics.

For its Proteome-scale Nanobody discovery program, the Steyaert lab is seeking an innovative and critical scientist with expertise in mass spectroscopy to join our Nanobody platform development team. The successful individual is expected to be highly collaborative and to be excited to take on new challenges. The position is a hands-on role with a significant degree of autonomy.

The successful candidate will:
• Introduce and broadly apply mass spectrometry to the qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibody-protein and protein-protein interactions.
• Develop and implement (semi)automated high-throughput methods for proteome-wide protein-antibody interactions
• Introduce SILAC-based methods to identify antibodies in complex samples

Qualifications

• Proven record of Mass spectrometry (MS) instrumentation operation and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative MS analysis and biological sample preparation
• MS-based proteomic data analysis using multiple software tools
• Proficiency in common analytical methodologies such as HPLC, CE and ELISA
• Experience with automatization and in-house software tool development is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute research experiments.

We offer

• Full-time position with an open-ended contract
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A central position and exciting job in a dynamic, innovative and motivated team of scientists in an international research environment
• Room to learn and grow in this position

How to apply?

Motivated candidates are asked to apply online.

For more information, please contact Jan Steyaert.

Postdoctoral Position – Exploring the stress response pathways linked to neurodegeneration

 

The Jordanova team at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology , Belgium, focuses on the identification and characterization of genes and pathways implicated in the molecular etiology of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), the most common form of inherited peripheral neuropathies. This is our way to understand the molecular pathomechanisms and design treatment strategies for these severe incurable disorders. The research strategy is not limited to one experimental approach but starts with genetic studies in unique collections of patients and extends to model systems, like Drosophila, yeast or mammalian cells.

One common theme that emerged from our recent research is that aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (aaRS) play an important role in peripheral neurodegeneration. We discovered that Dominant Intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth type C neuropathy (DI-CMTC) is caused by mutations in the tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (Tyrs or YARS1) [Jordanova et al., Nature Genetics, 2006]. TyrRS, along with five other aaRS represent the major cluster of proteins implicated in CMT pathogenesis. To gain insights in the disease pathology, we generated a DI-CMTC Drosophila model and established that the observed neurodegeneration is not due to loss of TyrRS enzymatic activity, but to a gain-of-function alteration of the mutant protein and/or interference with non-canonical functions of the wild type protein [Storkebaum et al., PNAS, 2009]. Our current challenge is to identify the ex-translational function of TyrRS linked to the DI-CMTC neuropathy and to test whether it is shared with the other CMT-causing tRNA synthetases. Recent findings of our lab using Drosophila and cellular models revealed that TyrRS acts as a transcriptional regulator in the nucleus, in addition to its protein synthesis role in the cytoplasm, and this function is impaired in the DI-CMTC disease [Bervoets et al., Nat Communications, 2019]. Furthermore, transcriptome profiling in our models identified "regulation of cellular response to stress", as a top gene ontology category regulated by nuclear TyrRS. These data were further corroborated by genetic analyses in Drosophila, and findings in cellular models obtained by our collaborators, justifying our concerted actions on this topic. The planned in-depth mechanistic studies would advance our understanding of basic biology of aaRS and might contribute to drug development programs for CMT disease.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to explore the stress response pathways specifically regulated by the nuclear translocation of TyrRS and the connection to peripheral neuropathies. You will benefit from our prior knowledge and will test specific hypotheses in well-characterized Drosophila DI-CMTC models using genetic and behavioral analyses, immunohistochemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, fluorescence and confocal microscopy. The molecular findings established for TyrRS will be tested in fly models for other CMT-causing aaRS to identify a potential shared disease pathway. You will further have the opportunity to validate the findings in available cellular DI-CMTC models, including patient-derived iPSC-motor neurons. You will be embedded in an international team of scientists working on complementary topics and model systems, allowing for helpful discussions and fruitful collaborations. At the same time, you will be expected to work independently and drive your own research project. You will supervise Master’s and potentially also Ph.D. students.

Profile

Essential

• Ph.D. degree in (neuro)biology or related disciplines.
• Strong background in Drosophila genetics and (neuro)biology.
• At least one accepted first-author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal.
• Capability to independently plan, execute and troubleshoot your daily work, and propose relevant research directions.
• Motivation, flexibility and team spirit.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Desirable but not required

• Background knowledge on the cellular mechanisms of stress response and/or neurodegeneration.
• Experience with cell culture and iPSC technology.
• Experience with NMJ morphological and electrophysiological analysis.

We offer

• Head-start knowledge, strong preliminary data and unique experimental tools ensuring highly original research with the potential of generating impactful publications.
• Financial support for 3 years with possibilities for extension. The applicant will be assisted in the application for personal fellowships during this time (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Program, HFSP, EMBO, National funding organizations, …).
• Access to centralized facilities with expertise in functional genomics, cell biology, proteomics, microscopy, structural biology, technology development, and bioinformatics.
• Dedicated training programs available through VIB and UAntwerp to broaden your expertise and enhance your skillset. Possibility to learn working with cellular disease models in the context of your project.
• A stimulating and international research environment.
• An established network of international collaborators.

Starting Date: as soon as possible

How to apply?

Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online tool.

Applications must include:

• Detailed CV containing list of publications
• One-page description on previous research experience, skills and research interests
• Names and contact details of three references.

For more information please contact albena.jordanova@uantwerpen.vib.be.

For more information about our research center https://uantwerpen.vib.be/

Postdoc position in the Rosa Rademakers lab

 

The Rademakers team at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology in Belgium is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work on a project focused on identifying novel genes and pathways implicated in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and related disorders by applying biostatistical approaches to our extensive genetic datasets. The Rademakers team is a leader in the genetic and molecular studies of FTLD with a rich network of collaborations in clinical and basic neuroscience and access to unique patient samples and multi-omics data from brain tissue of FTLD patients and controls. This specific project will be closely linked to the ARTFL-LEFFTDS Longitudinal Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration study (ALLFTD), an NIH-funded multisite research consortium in which the Rademakers Laboratory co-leads the Genetics Core.

Our team is looking for a postdoctoral researcher who will work on large sets of genomic and phenotypic data to improve our understanding of FTLD and related disorders. Your job will be to apply biostatistical approaches to our datasets and work in close connection and collaboration with team members working in the clinic and the wet lab. Within the team, you will be expected to work independently and drive your own research projects. This position will also include a part-time (~20%) position to assist with the diagnostic genetic analysis of young-onset dementia patients in collaboration with the Center for Medical Genetics at the Antwerp University Hospital (UZA). As part of this role, you would provide supervision of the laboratory and bioinformatic analyses and assist with the interpretation of results in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and geneticists.                                                                         

Profile

We seek a creative and ambitious individual with a strong interest in genetics and biostatistics.

Essential

• Ph.D. in genetics, biostatistics, neuroscience, or related disciplines
• You have acquired relevant practical experience with genetic data analyses and biostatistics
• You are familiar with the analysis of next-generation sequencing data
• You are capable of independently planning, executing, and troubleshooting your daily work, and take an interest in driving your project, including identifying and proposing productive research directions.
• A solid publication record with at least 2 first- (or last-) author research publication(s) in peer-reviewed and impactful international journals
• Efficient communication and writing skills, and excellent mastery of the English language
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international research team

Desirable but not required

• Prior expertise in the genetics of dementia, including the clinical interpretation of variants in dementia-related genes
• Prior experience with wet-lab genetic and neuroscience techniques

What we offer

• Financial support for at least 2 years. The applicant will be assisted in applying for personal fellowships during this time (Marie-Curie, HFSP, EMBO, National funding organizations).
• A motivated team where each scientist has a personal project.
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and core facilities in a vibrant, world-class research environment operating at an international level.
• Dedicated training programs are available through VIB and UAntwerp to broaden your expertise and enhance your skillset.
• A stimulating and international research environment
  
• A strong and dynamic network of international collaborators

Starting date: as soon as possible

How to apply?

Motivated candidates are asked to apply via the online tool.

Applications must include:

• a detailed CV
• a letter of motivation explaining why you are interested in our work and aspire a postdoc
• the name and contact details of three references (including supervisor of Ph.D. thesis)

For more information, please contact rosa.rademakers@uantwerpen.vib.be

For more information about our research center https://uantwerpen.vib.be/

Research assistant (fixed-term contract) – Archive Archaeology:

 

The research project Archive Archaeology: Preserving and Sharing Syria’s Cultural Heritage through Harald Ingholt’s Digital Archives, funded by the ALIPH Foundation and affiliated with the Danish National Research Foundation’s Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet), School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, is looking to recruit a full-time (37 hours/week) research assistant for the period 1 February 2022 – 30 September 2022.

Place of employment: Nobelparken, Jens Chr. Skous Vej, 8000 Aarhus C. As the project is affiliated with UrbNet at AU Campus Moesgård, the successful applicant is also expected to spend some time in Højbjerg as well.

The position

The successful applicant is expected to take on a key role in going through Harald Ingholt’s digital archive, consisting of documentation images and notes on objects, as well as assisting the project leader in pushing the publication work forward. Tasks include:

• supporting large research/publication projects (including copyediting)
• carrying out data collection for publications
• carrying out research tasks within the area of classical archaeology, e.g. literature searches and image processing
• supporting the organisation of international workshops
• supporting processes in connection with funding applications/reporting to funding agencies
• Training new research assistants and student helpers

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to document the following qualifications:

• a Master’s degree in classical archaeology or a related discipline (this is a minimum requirement)
• familiarity with the extensive research on Palmyrene funerary sculpture and the work undertaken within the framework of the Palmyra Portrait Project
• knowledge of archaeological and antique source material
• a professional level of English (spoken and written)
• reading skills in French, German and Italian; experience of Semitic languages is an advantage but not a requirement
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodological and structured approach to work and good organisational skills
• good time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• good interpersonal and collaborative skills

Applicants who can document experience gained in similar roles will have an advantage, but this is not a requirement.

The application must be uploaded in English.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Rubina Raja
(rubina.raja@cas.au.dk).

For more information about applications, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn
(mbb@au.dk).

About the project

Archive Archaeology: Preserving and Sharing Syria’s Cultural Heritage through Harald Ingholt’s Digital Archives aims to preserve and provide access to Syrian cultural heritage through the publication of archival material gathered on Palmyra, Syria, as well as to advocate for best practices in the preservation of heritage and archaeological documentation. The project is based on data collected in the Palmyra Portrait Project (funded by the Carlsberg Foundation) and is affiliated with the Danish National Research Foundation’s Centre of Excellence for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet).

The project has three main objectives:
(1) to publish and make the digital archive accessible online to the public in a searchable form, and to publish the excavation diaries including a full assessment of the graves documented in them
(2) to assess the damage to and loss of Palmyrene cultural heritage based on the primary evidence collected in the unpublished archive and the diaries
(3) to reconstruct lost and damaged contexts based on the evidence collected in the archive
This project will be under the leadership of Professor Rubina Raja. She is one of the leading scholars of Palmyrene art and culture; and as Director of the Palmyra Portrait Project, she has organised several international conferences and two major exhibitions, published extensively on Palmyrene society and heritage, and, together with her team, collected over 4,000 portraits from Palmyra, more than a quarter of which are located in Syria, while the others are scattered around the world.
The project will have several long-term outcomes. Thanks to the information collected on the archive and the excavation diaries, and together with the research already conducted by the Palmyra Portrait Project in preparation of this project, it will be possible to recontextualise and recreate artefact assemblages that have been affected by the war in Syria. The project can furthermore help identify and trace looted antiquities. The context of damaged and destroyed antiquities can be reconstructed and situated within the framework of Palmyrene archaeology. This will give access to lost heritage to the people of Palmyra, and help reconstruction and redisplay efforts at Palmyra. Since the material will be made searchable and open access, it will be possible for a range of individuals and institutions to perform further research with the published material. This will be a major step forward in documentation practice, since in many cases data cannot or is not made available open access within such documentation projects.
Learn more: https://projects.au.dk/archivearcheology/   

Formalities

Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).

• 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 .
• Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting

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.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners: http://ias.au.dk/au-relocation-service/. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 275 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

Read more at arts.au.dk/en

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

Deadline1 Dec

Expected start1 Feb

• School of Culture and Society - Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet)Moesgård Allé 208270 Højbjerg

• Fixed term full-time position1 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2022ID: 7331

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Postdoc in Autonomous Cooperative Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, invites applicants for a postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity within European drone research. The position is open for 14 months with a possibility for further extension if additional funding becomes available.

The position is available from 1 March 2022 or as soon as possible hereafter.

 

Job description/research project/research area

The use of autonomous inspection drones in the civil airspace is presenting a huge opportunity for improving safety and decreasing cost of inspections. With the introduction of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), inspection operations can soon be efficiently deployed by scalable cooperating autonomous systems under a remote operator supervision. To achieve an efficient inspection mission operation, multiple UAVs are organized into groups (swarms) using coordination algorithms and inter-drone communication.

The offered postdoctoral project aims to provide the theoretical and practical foundation for cooperative autonomous UAVs to determine efficient cooperation strategies that permit inspection operations in complex environments. It is critical for the success of the inspection mission to provide optimal strategies for operation of the UAVs to fully exploit the quality of service needed. Optimal strategies may concern cooperative motion planning, formation flying, dynamic task allocations, etc. The research combines key aspects of UAV perception, UAV communication, and UAV motion planning.

The offered postdoc position will give you the opportunity to develop your research and your career profile together with a highly dedicated and dynamic team of researchers in an international environment that includes collaboration with international partners in Europe. Furthermore, you will be offered the chance to get experience with teaching and co-supervision.

 

Your profile

The desired candidate should be at PhD degree level within Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Megatronics or similar. Applicants who have submitted or will submit their PhD dissertation before the starting date for the position are welcome to apply.

Required qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Good experience with mathematical optimization and modeling.
• Practical experience with customizable drone technology (hardware and software).
• Programming experience in preferably Python and/or C++.
• Experiences with Linux and the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Good experience with scientific publication.
• Strong team player.
• Good English skills both oral and in writing.

Documented experience with work in collaborative research projects is furthermore an advantage.

 

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Section is currently undergoing a rapid expansion concerning both educational and research activities.
The department focuses on the development of hardware and software for intelligent units and networks. This includes hardware at system and component levels as well as many different types of software for controlling electronic devices and networks.

The Networks and Analytics (NAN) group is focused on research and innovation in next generation computer networks and data analytics aiming at distributed, networked systems that rely on secure and efficient communication.
 

Place of work

The place of work is Åbogade 34, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
 

 

Further information

For further information please contact: Associate professor Rune Hylsberg Jacobsen, phone: +45 4189 3252, email: rhj@ece.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

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.

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.

Deadline1 Dec

Expected start1 Mar

• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Communication, Contr. and Autom.Åbogade 348200 Aarhus N

• Fixed term full-time position1 Mar 2022 - 30 Apr 2023ID: 7338

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Associate Professorships in Economics and Business Economics

 The Department of Economics and Business Economics at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for a number of associate professor positions in all fields of Economics and Business Economics. The associate professorships are full-time, permanent positions with expected starting date 1 August 2022 or as soon as possible subject to mutual agreement.

Job description

The successful applicant is expected to contribute significantly to the department’s research and teaching environment and to the overall research strategy of the department.
Candidates are expected to teach and supervise students at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level and to carry out research of the highest international standards, which contributes to developing the relevant academic field. The department covers the majority of fields in Economics and Business Economics (where the latter includes Management Science, Financial Accounting and Auditing, Finance, Industrial Organization, Logistics, Operations Research, Business Intelligence, and Business Analytics). Also, the successful candidate is expected to be active in applying for external research funding, and to contribute to knowledge exchange and dissemination of research results. The department is international and has more than 30 nationalities. Non-Danish applicants are expected to learn Danish within the first few years of employment and the department supports language training and offers teaching relief to learn Danish.
 

Qualifications

Applicants must possess research qualifications and teaching skills and experience corresponding to those obtained after successful completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor, but equivalent academic qualifications may also be accepted. To qualify for the associate professorship, the candidate must do original new research since acquiring the PhD degree, and show research momentum and document publications in highly ranked scientific journals. Potential for attracting external research funding counts positively. Equally important, documentation is required for good teaching qualifications at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in the fields of Economics and/or Business Economics.
Permanent employment as associate professor at Aarhus BSS requires completion of the supervision course as well as the Blended Learning – Go Online course provided by Centre for Educational Development at Aarhus University. If the courses have not been completed before commencement of employment, continued employment will be conditional on completion of the courses within a five-year period.

The required qualifications with the fields of economics and business economics are elaborated below:
 

1. Research Qualifications

Applicants are expected to have a well-documented international research profile with emphasis on publications in leading peer-reviewed journals of the relevant field. The applicant must have produced a significant body of publications in terms of quantity and quality referring to leading journal lists covering the relevant field. As a guideline, the successful candidate has at least one publication per research year after the PhD (with top general interest and top field journals carrying greater weight) and in total at least 3-6 publications. Candidates should show research momentum with research works that go beyond the PhD thesis; working papers, and papers submitted to journals and papers documented to be in a revise-resubmit stage are considered as well. Qualifications are considered in relation to the number of years at the present academic level. Documentation showing the capacity to carry out independent research should be presented.
 

1. Didactical/pedagogical competencies and experiences

Documented teaching and supervisor qualifications (preferably at different levels) are necessary and should be documented via positive teaching qualifications. Normally a minimum requirement of 3-4 courses should have been taught.

All applicants should submit a teaching portfolio, where didactical/pedagogical competencies and experiences are carefully documented.
 

1. External funding

 

Applicants are encouraged to provide information about their ability to attract external research funding.
 

Who we are

The Department of Economics and Business Economics is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS, and the Department of Economics and Business Economics, have achieved the distinguished triple-crown AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

At the Department of Economics and Business Economics, we cover a broad range of academic areas. We aim to conduct research in a broad range of areas within economics business economics and offer degree programmes at the highest level. The department employs approximately 160 academic staff members and 70 PhD students, and our academic staff is highly international and culturally diverse. We focus specifically on the recruitment of excellent and international researchers, and our research and degree programmes also have a strong international focus.

For more information about the Department of Economics and Business Economics, please visit: http://econ.au.dk/.
 

Further information

For further information about the position and the department, please contact Head of Department Niels Haldrup Tel.: +45 51504526, E-mail nhaldrup@econ.au.dk.
If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Ulla Prisholm Bjørn Tel.: +45 87152179 Email: upb@au.dk
 

Place of work

Aarhus University, Campus Fuglesangs Allé, Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners: http://ias.au.dk/au-relocation-service/. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Terms of employment

The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
• Publications. Up to five publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. Please use this template
• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in five copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here

The evaluation process

Shortlisting is applied. This means that an appointment committee (assisted by the
chair of the expert assessment committee) advises the head of department on which applicants are the best overall match for the department’s and the recruitment needs and which possess the qualifications, competencies, experience and potential described above and in the criteria of Aarhus BSS for evaluating candidates to permanent positions.

Through the shortlisting process, the head of department selects the applicants who are to receive a thorough assessment of their professional qualifications. The expert assessment committee will then assess these applicants. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been shortlisted and sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee.

After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.

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.

Deadline6 Dec

Expected start1 Aug

• Department of Economics and Business EconomicsFuglesangs Allé 48210 Aarhus V

• Full-time positionID: 7170

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