Two postdoctoral positions in ovarian ageing in the Hoffmann laboratory at

at  KU SCIENCE BIO BRIC

The Hoffmann laboratory in the Center for Chromosome Stability ( www.ccs.ku.dk ) at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine ( www.icmm.ku.dk ), University of Copenhagen, is seeking three postdoctoral fellows. The CCS is a center of excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation to addresses basic research questions in chromosome biology and translates promising basic research results into new strategies and targets for the development of new therapies for cancer and reproductive health. The successful applicant(s) will join a group of ambitious and dedicated scientists studying the mechanisms by which the ovaries age.

THE POSITION

We are looking for two motivated postdoctoral fellows with a background in molecular biology and/or stem cell biology and an interest in reproductive ageing. The project uses data integration from large human genomics datasets with cellular, 2D/3D and in vivo models, and you will be expected to have a broad, yet mechanistic approach, to develop and use appropriate models. You will be expected to be responsible for project management, supervision of personnel, and data maintenance. Laboratory tasks include working with cell lines, 2D/3D and mouse models.

Your responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• research-based teaching
• sharing knowledge with society
• participation in formal teaching and pedagogical training

PROFILE

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

Key experience and skills for the assessment of applicants:

• You should hold a PhD degree in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, stem cell biology, or a related discipline.
• You display a high level of proficiency in molecular biology and tissue culture.
• You have documented data management skills and experience in scientific collaborations.
• It is an advantage but not a requirement to be accredited with the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA ABD).
• You have an interest in research-led teaching experience pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
• You should have an interest in developing your own teaching skills and supervising bachelor and master degree student projects.
• Experience in participating in grant applications for research funds, including but not limited to fellowships, is an advantage.
• Peer-reviewed publications in recognised journals.
• Excellent English skills, both written and oral.
• It is an advantage but not a requirement to have had experience working with mouse and/or human oocytes.

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• research-based teaching
• sharing knowledge with society
• participation in formal teaching and pedagogical trainin