Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Liu Group at the DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability (CCS), Department of Cel...

A position as Postdoctoral Research Associate is available in the Center for Chromosome Stability (CCS) ([xxxxx] in a group headed by Assoc. Prof. Ying Liu. The post is available from September 2024. Highly motivated and committed candidates with an interest in eukaryotic DNA replication and DNA damage repair, are encouraged to apply.

The Center for Chromosome Stability
The CCS is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and its mission is to advance our understanding of how chromosomal instability causes human disease. The CCS is embedded at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine [xxxxx] The working language in the CCS is English.

Our group and research
The Liu group [xxxxx] aims to understand the molecular mechanisms that maintain eukaryotic genome stability during DNA replication using a combination of genetic and cell biological techniques.

Project description
Genome instability is a hallmark of inherited human disorders and age-related diseases such as neurodegeneration and cancer. Eukaryotic genomes are replicated by complex molecular machines called replisomes, which frequently encounter naturally occurring ‘obstacles’ that can prevent faithful DNA replication and induce genome instability. This can lead to a failure to complete replication during S-phase and a requirement for DNA synthesis to proceed into mitosis in a process called mitotic DNa synthesis (MiDAS). The Liu group aims to characterize the mechanism by which MiDAS occurs in human cancer cells.

Start date: 15th September 2024 (or at a mutually agreed date)
Duration: 20 months
Weekly working hours: 37

The Department
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine focuses on basic cellular and molecular biological processes, their regulation and their significance for cell function, interaction and organisation in tissues. The Department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate teaching programs spanning cell biology, genetics and basic human biology, including chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, as well as anatomy.

You can read more about the department at [xxxxx]

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

• Applicants should hold a PhD degree in cell biology and molecular biology or a related discipline.
• Applicants should have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: DNA replication or repair and cancer biology.
• A high level of proficiency in laboratory work.
• Evidence of an ability to publish in major international research journals.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently as part of a team.
• Well organized with attention to detail and excellent record keeping.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and capability to learn new methods.

Place of employment
The place of employment is the DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary begins at DKK 34,236 / approx. EUR 4,590 (April 2024-level) plus pension.

For International applicants, please read more about the working conditions:International Staff Mobility.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. PhD and Master diplomas and transcript of records
4. List of publications.

Application deadline: Sunday, 23rd June 2024, 23.59 p.m. CET.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Questions
For specific information about the position, please contact Ying Liu by e-mail: [xxxxx]

For further general questions about the position, please contact Elin Oelgaard by e-mail: [xxxxx]

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant will have the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at [xxxxx]

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held two weeks after the application deadline.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,850 students, 1,700 PhD students and 4,800 employees. The faculty advances the field of health sciences 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 benefitting patients and the community.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Kilde: [xxxxx]