Laboratory Technician for the Center for Medical Parasitology at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology (ISIM)

Professor Salanti's research group at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology (ISIM) is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician with strong experience in protein chemistry, single-cell analysis, and quality assurance systems. It is essential that the applicant has experience with prokaryotic protein expression and purification, as well as downstream analysis. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with quality assurance. It is also a requirement that the applicant has experience with cell culture. The position is a fixed-term contract for 3 years and can start as soon as possible.

About us
We are a group of 20 people, led by Professor Ali Salanti, within the department's section for Translational Microbiology at the University of Copenhagen. Our work is based on our discovery of a malaria protein that has been shown to specifically bind to a wide range of cancer types. By arming the protein with a toxin, we hope to deliver new cancer treatment options for patients. We are also working on using this discovery to diagnose cancer early in its course.
You can find more information about the research group here: www.cmp.ku.dk

Your tasks
As our laboratory technician, you will work on a dedicated research project related to the development and testing of new cancer drugs and diagnostic methods for cancer. You will be responsible for the production of recombinant proteins and antibodies, as well as testing blood samples from cancer patients to identify circulating cancer cells. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the group's researchers.

Your profile
It is crucial that you have:

• A degree as a laboratory technician

• Experience with in vitro cell biological methods

• Experience with molecular biological methods and molecular biology

• Experience with protein chemical methods, including purification, fermentation, and biochemical analysis

• Experience with quality assurance

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Since the research group has many international researchers, our working language is English.

Salary and employment terms
You will be employed at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology (ISIM), University of Copenhagen. The position is full-time (37 hours/week), fixed-term for 3 years, and can start as soon as possible.
Employment as a laboratory technician will be according to the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and OAO (OAO-S-Fællesoverenskomst) and the organizational agreement with HK/STAT, placing you in salary group 5.
There will be an opportunity to negotiate an individual supplement according to the 'Ny Løn' system.

Questions
If you have any questions about the position, you can contact Professor Ali Salanti at salanti@sund.ku.dk

Application
You should submit your application electronically by clicking on "Apply for the position" below.
Your application should be written in Danish/English (max 1 page) and include the following:

• Your CV, including education, a list of methods/techniques you are proficient in, previous employments

• Language skills and other relevant qualifications

• A copy of your educational certificate

The application deadline is May 23, 2025.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The University of Copenhagen strives to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Appointment will solely be based on qualifications.