We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant Professor for a 4-year, to commence 1. April 2025.
The position is intended to support a new study branch merging molecular and translational pharmacology research with food and nutrition sciences.
Information on the department can be found at: https://bmi.ku.dk/

PROFILE

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

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in molecular biology, biotechnology, molecular pharmacology or related fields.
• You are highly experienced in in vitro studies of biological activity of nutrients (primarily nutrient-derived lipids), pharmacology studies of G protein-coupled receptors, as well as studies in insulin and incretin hormones secreting cell lines.
• You have an active interest in teaching, especially of biochemistry-related subjects.
• You have a history of high-quality research proven by peer-reviewed publications and securing external funding for research with successful grant applications.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Knowledge of food sciences, including experience in in vitro simulations of food digestion.
• Experience in in vitro suspension and 3-dimensional cell cultures, including primary tissues (e.g. pancreatic islets), and applying kinetic methods of secretion assessment (e.g. perfusion).
• Teaching qualifications and experience in research-based teaching.
• International academic mobility.
• Bridging collaboration between academia and industry.

Please refer the Job description for details