Academic employee FU (AC-TAP) in Conventional and Micro-Scale Molecular Biology at Globe Institute

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent staff scientist to support our efforts in multi-omics and spatial metagenomics data generation to commence on December 1th 2024.

Our research

The Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics (CEH) is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation to study how interaction between genes and microbes determine biological evolution by developing and implementing state-of-the-art ‘omics and associated computational techniques, to address through experimental and theoretical research. CEH's main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches, operating at the intersection of natural sciences, medical sciences and the humanities. CEH provides an inclusive and international work environment, where interdisciplinarity and creativity are key. CEH is located in beautiful central Copenhagen, and frequent scientific and social events contribute to a collaborative atmosphere.

The animal-microbiota interactions lab lead by Associate Professor Antton Alberdi specialises in the generation and analysis of multi-omic animal-microbiota data in both wild and production animals. The team develops and implements multiple technological approaches to disentangle host-microbiota interactions, including genome-resolved metagenomics, community modelling, micro-scale metagenomics and in vitro models.

Your job

You will join a multi-disciplinary research team working on generation of conventional and micro-scale multi-omic data from multiple vertebrates. Your tasks will be to conduct the molecular laboratory procedures for the generation of DNA and RNA sequencing data, using both manual and automatised procedures. You will be expected to contribute to and support the ongoing research projects in the group on an ad hoc basis when needed; disseminate your expertise to new lab members and support the lab management.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills

• You have a MSc in biological sciences or related.
• You have documented experience in conventional and micro-scale metagenomic data generation.
• You have documented experience in lased microdissection-based procedures.
• You have documented experience in using relational databases for labwork progress logging.
• You have an active interest in microbiome research.
• You have proven an ability to envision, plan and execute a research project.
• You have good English skills, written and spoken.

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience and knowledge in participating in international consortia.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Section for HoloGenomics. Øster Farimagsgade 5 7, 1353 Copenhagen).

About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: https://www.globe.ku.dk/.

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position as an academic employee FU, limited to a period of two years. The starting date is 1 December 2024

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact Associate Prof. Antton Alberdi Estibaritz antton.alberdi@sund.ku.dk.

Application

Your application should in English include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 23 October 2024, 23.59 CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.