PhD Position in Stem Cells and Tissue Architecture at reNEW,
København N
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is looking for a PhD candidate to join the Aragona group starting September 2024 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
The Center:
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW has its Hub at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) as well as nodes at UCPH, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Leiden University Medical Center. Researchers within reNEW addresses fundamental questions in stem cell and developmental biology and will pivot research findings to clinical outcomes and products.
Our research:
A PhD position for 3 years is available in the group of Mariaceleste Aragona at reNEW. The team studies fundamental mechanisms of stem cell biology and tissue architecture establishment and maintenance, with the long-term goal of using this knowledge to develop replacement tissues for regenerrative therapies.
This project will combine in vivo quantitative imaging and in vitro models to understand stem and progenitor cells behaviours in the epithelia of the lower urinary tract. Starting date for this position is the 1st of September 2024, or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
Job description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding candidate with a with a strong background in stem cells and tissue biology and microscope imaging. The candidate will develop protocols to generate, maintain and analyse 2D and 3D in vitro cell cultures from adult tissue-specific mouse and human stem cells of the lower urinary tract. The candidate will also optimise cutting-edge imaging acquisition and analysis methods to visualise stem cells in the mouse lower urinary tract via hystology and whole-munts. By combining clonal analysis to study cell fates dynamics, imaging and transcriptomic profiling, the candidate will master the underlying principles of tissue architecture maintenance.
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:
Qualifications:
Terms of salary, work, and employment:
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant during the one-year employment as a research assistant.
The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 29,200 DKK/Roughly 3,900 EUR (April 2024 level) plus pension.
We encourage all - regardless of their personal background and status - to apply.
The application must include:
Questions:
For further information contact Associate Professor Mariaceleste Aragona
Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: Staff Mobility) and
How to apply
Your online application must be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below. The closing date for applications is 7 June 2024
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Only applications received in time and consisting of the above listed documents will be considered.
Applications and/or any material received after deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Assessment procedure
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 has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
You find information about the recruitment process at:
Application deadline: 7 June 2024
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the oldest university in Denmark. It is among the largest universities in Scandinavia and is one of the highest ranking in Europe. The University´s eight faculties include Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Theology.
We want to reflect the surrounding society and encourage all qualified persons, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
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The Center:
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW has its Hub at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) as well as nodes at UCPH, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Leiden University Medical Center. Researchers within reNEW addresses fundamental questions in stem cell and developmental biology and will pivot research findings to clinical outcomes and products.
Our research:
A PhD position for 3 years is available in the group of Mariaceleste Aragona at reNEW. The team studies fundamental mechanisms of stem cell biology and tissue architecture establishment and maintenance, with the long-term goal of using this knowledge to develop replacement tissues for regenerrative therapies.
This project will combine in vivo quantitative imaging and in vitro models to understand stem and progenitor cells behaviours in the epithelia of the lower urinary tract. Starting date for this position is the 1st of September 2024, or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
Job description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding candidate with a with a strong background in stem cells and tissue biology and microscope imaging. The candidate will develop protocols to generate, maintain and analyse 2D and 3D in vitro cell cultures from adult tissue-specific mouse and human stem cells of the lower urinary tract. The candidate will also optimise cutting-edge imaging acquisition and analysis methods to visualise stem cells in the mouse lower urinary tract via hystology and whole-munts. By combining clonal analysis to study cell fates dynamics, imaging and transcriptomic profiling, the candidate will master the underlying principles of tissue architecture maintenance.
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:
- Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
- Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
- Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
- Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
- Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project
Qualifications:
- A MSc degree in life sciences or equivalent
- Documented hands-on experience with dissecting mouse organs, histology, confocal microscopy, light sheet fluorescence microscopy and image analysis.
- Documented hands-on experience with the study of the tissue architecture of the lower unrinary tract.
- Previous experience using tissue-specific adult stem cell culture is considered an advantage.
- Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
- A solution-oriented, organizational and positive mindset is required. The ability to work in a highly collaborative international environment both independently and as part of the team is essential.
Terms of salary, work, and employment:
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant during the one-year employment as a research assistant.
The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 29,200 DKK/Roughly 3,900 EUR (April 2024 level) plus pension.
We encourage all - regardless of their personal background and status - to apply.
The application must include:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae incl. education, experience, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
- List of three references (full address, incl. email and phone number)
- Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Questions:
For further information contact Associate Professor Mariaceleste Aragona
Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: Staff Mobility) and
How to apply
Your online application must be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below. The closing date for applications is 7 June 2024
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Only applications received in time and consisting of the above listed documents will be considered.
Applications and/or any material received after deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Assessment procedure
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 has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
You find information about the recruitment process at:
Application deadline: 7 June 2024
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the oldest university in Denmark. It is among the largest universities in Scandinavia and is one of the highest ranking in Europe. The University´s eight faculties include Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Theology.
We want to reflect the surrounding society and encourage all qualified persons, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
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