Post doctoral position - Structural studies of full-length membrane-bound receptors and transporters
The Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is offering a two-year post doctoral position within "Structural studies of full-length membrane-bound receptors and transporters" commencing 1st September 2014 or soon thereafter. The postdoctoral position is part of the interdisciplinary research program "Fertilizing the ground and harvesting the full potential of the new neutron and X‐ray research infrastructures close to Copenhagen University (Co-NEXT)" funded by the UCPH Excellence Program for Interdisciplinary Research. Job description The position will be anchored at the Biostructural Research section, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen. The Biostructural Research section provides the foundation for structural and functional studies of a wide range of different proteins involved in health and disease. The aim of the research project is to express and purify different mammalian membrane proteins from insect cells following already existing protocols and establish nano disc reconstitution. This project will be part of research collaboration with the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The project aims at employing SANS and SAXS to capture functionally important structural states of the target proteins. Such information will facilitate structure based drug design. The successful applicant is expected to teach up to 10% of her/his time in areas relevant to the research project. Qualifications required The successful applicant would be an experimentally skilled scientist who can document original scientific production in the areas membrane protein expression using eukaryotic cells and subsequent purification for structural studies. Experience with protein reconstitution in to nano discs is an advantage. Further information For further information, please contact Professor Jette S. Kastrup ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, tel. +45 3533 6486 or Associate professor Osman Mirza ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, tel. +45 3533 6175). Terms of employment The terms of employment and payment are according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. You can read more about the Faculty´s appointment procedures at: http://pharmaschool.ku.dk/ As an equal opportunities employer, the University of Copenhagen encourages all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, age, religion and ethnic origin. Application Applications should include the following parts: 1) Application cover letter indicating motivation 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Copies of relevant diplomas 4) A complete list of publications indicating articles relevant to the position, including copies of these articles (max. 5) 5) Recommendation letters if relevant The parts must be clearly labeled with the above-mentioned numbers. Applications will not be taken into consideration, if the requirements listed above are not met. The application will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this position to apply. Please submit the application with the required attachments by clicking on "apply online" below. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 1st June 2014. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises app. 7500 students, app. 1500 PhD students and app. 3200 employees. The Faculty creates new knowledge and recognition through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions for the benefit of patients and the community. Apply online<https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=3789&VacatureID=645105> The University of Copenhagen actively influences current and future generations through excellent research, education and co-operation. UCPH is one of the highest ranked universities in Europe and is Denmark´s oldest university, founded in 1479. Today, the University has 37,000 students and 9,000 employees affiliated across six faculties: humanities, law, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and theology. www.ku.dk/english/. Professor Jette Sandholm Kastrup Head of GluTarget (www.glutarget.ku.dk) Biostructural Research (www.farma.ku.dk/BR) Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen Universitetsparken 2 DK-2100 Copenhagen Denmark Phone: +45 3533 6486 Email:[email protected]
