Postdoctoral Fellowship on Protein Phase Separation in Complex Environments

at  KU SUND Kbh

A two-year Postdoc position on Protein Phase Separation in Complex Environments is available starting on March 1st, 2025 or soon thereafter at the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) in Denmark.
The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen is devoted to research and research-based teaching in drug formulation and manufacturing, drug-related analytical and physical chemistry, drug metabolism, chemical toxicology, and medicines use. The Department plays a key role in advancing the pharmaceutical sciences in Denmark and internationally. The scientific and teaching objectives of the Department encompass the areas of Pharmaceutical Technology and Engineering; Advanced Drug Analysis; Pharmaceutical Design and Drug Delivery; Biologics; and Clinical and Social Pharmacy. Read more about the Department of Pharmacy at http://pharmacy.ku.dk/

JOB DESCRIPTION

The candidate´s tasks as a Postdoctoral fellow at the Faculty are to:

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
• Write scientific articles on the grounds of the research project.
• Co-supervise PhD and MSc students

• Participate in the undergraduate teaching of students in pharmaceutical sciences.Participate in national and international conferences and scientific meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

In connection with the appointment special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional and personal qualifications stated below:

• Documented scientific qualifications such as a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics, chemistry, computer science, biology, nanotechnology, or related areas obtained by the start of the present position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++) and common data science tools.
• At least one first-author publication in respectable peer-reviewed international journals.
• Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Creativity and ability to be both team-oriented and independent

• Capability of working at the interface between different disciplinesEmbrace of an international research environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an open-minded attitude towards quantitative analysis of complex experimental data sets. The ideal candidate should also have a strong background and/or hands-on research experience within one or several of the fields mentioned below:

• Small angle X-ray scattering of biomolecules (experiments and advanced data analysis)
• Advanced spectroscopy for biomolecular self-assembly
• Coding (e.g. Python)
• Microscopy-based techniques
• Protein science and biophysical characterization of protein samples
• Principles of synthetic biology
• Protein expression and purification

Highly motivated and ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply. Solid experience and an excellent track record gained in the field of small angle X-ray scattering, advanced spectroscopy for biomolecular self-assembly and data analysis will be considered a distinct advantage. We encourage all the qualified individuals - regardless of their personal background and status - to apply.

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
• Write scientific articles on the grounds of the research project.
• Co-supervise PhD and MSc students
• Participate in the undergraduate teaching of students in pharmaceutical sciences.Participate in national and international conferences and scientific meetings