Assistant Professor of CRISPR genome editing

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

CRISPR-Cas systems are antiviral immune systems in bacteria and archaea. While some of the bacterial systems such as type II (Cas9) and type V (Cas12) have been successfully applied in genome editing, archaeal CRISPR-Cas remain to be explored. This two-year position is funded by a DFF grant aiming for exploring novel genome editing tools from archaeal genomes. The candidate is expected to possess profound knowledge in CRISPR-Cas, to be highly skilled in biochemical assays and to have excellent research record.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within CRISPR genome editing. To a limited extent this 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 Xu Peng: peng@bio.ku.dk.

The position is open from 1 December 2024, 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.

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, Bachelor 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 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 2 October 2024, 23:59 CEST.

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 on 1 November 2024.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0451/24-2A