Academic Employee or Laboratory Technician at University of Copenhagen

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A highly attractive Academic Employee or Laboratory Technician position is available in the Choudhary group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR – www.cpr.ku.dk), University of Copenhagen. Commencing on 1 November 2023 or after agreement.

About the groups
The Choudhary lab is technically and internationally diverse and embedded in an excellent environment that supports high-quality research and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. The Choudhary lab conducts experimental research using interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art technologies, including quantitative proteomics, next-generation nucleic acid sequencing, advanced microscopy, CRISPR-based genome editing, and bioinformatics. The lab uses diverse cell models, including embryonic stem cells and their differentiated derivatives.

The Choudhary lab shares the laboratory space with the group of Prof. Matthias Mann and works closely with his group. The group extensively collaborates with top-level international researchers, routinely publishes in top-ranked journals, and has an outstanding track record in training the next generation of researchers. We are now looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to join our team.

Project description
The selected candidate will work within the Choudhary Group and be actively involved in the generation and archiving of CRISPR engineered cell lines and plasmids. The candidate will perform cloning, confirm plasmids by DNA sequencing, and perform genotyping of cells by PCR. Furthermore, the candidate will help in cataloguing and archiving of the existing and newly generated plasmids and cell lines in the Group. The candidate will work closely together with the members of the Choudhary Group.

The tasks will include:

  • Cloning and generation of plasmid constructs for CRISPR-based genome editing.
  • Culturing of bacteria and mammalian cells.
  • Generation of CRIPSR engineered mammalian cells.
  • Sequencing of plasmids, and genotyping of CRISPR edited cell lines.
  • Cataloguing and archiving of plasmids and CRISPRI engineered cell stocks.
  • Documentation of experiments using electronic lab book.
Qualifications
The selected candidate should be reliable and well organized. The work requires independence and demands flexibility and accuracy. Furthermore, the candidate should have good interpersonal skills and interested in working within an international team.

The candidate should fulfil the following qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in bioscience (biology/biochemistry/biotechnology/molecular biology/molecular biomedicine/ or similar), or degree as a laboratory technician.
  • Proven experience in molecular biology or biochemistry laboratory work and techniques
  • Good English communication skills, both oral and written
  • Previous experience in cloning and generation of CRISPR engineered cell lines will be considered an advantage.
For further information, please contact Professor Chuna Ram Choudhary, email: chuna.choudhary@cpr.ku.dk.

Qualifications
An academic degree in bioscience (biology/biochemistry/biotechnology/molecular biology/molecular biomedicine/ or similar). or laboratory technician degree is required. Solid and documented work experience from high quality academic and/or industrial laboratories will be considered positively. The ability to efficiently work as part of a team is essential.

Employment conditions
The position is time-limited until 31 December 2024 and estimated start date is 1 November 2023. The position is full-time with 37 working hours per week.

For laboratory technicians, employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 4.

For academic employees, the employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) at the level of academic employee. The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority).

For both employment categories, a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications may be negotiated.

Pension will be paid by the employer according to the terms stated in the respective collective agreements.

Place of employment and work
The employment is at CPR (www.cpr.ku.dk), University of Copenhagen, located in central Copenhagen. In the past 15 years, CPR has established itself as a top-level research institute in protein signaling and network biology research. The research environment at CPR is ambitious and international, with approx. 30 different nationalities are currently represented. The Center comprises modern laboratories, supercomputer resources, and state-of-the-art research facilities. Seminars with high-profile international speakers and regular internal research seminars are organized at the Center. Denmark is often ranked as the happiest nation and Copenhagen is consistently ranked as one of the best cities for living. For more information on working and living in Denmark visit www.ism.ku.dk (International staff mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

Deadline for applications: 6 September 2023, 23:59pm 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.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English and include the following – all in PDF version:

  • Motivation letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact details for 2-3 referees
  • Copy of relevant diplomas
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

Rødovre Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

-Arbejdsgiver:

KU - SUND - PANUM KBH N, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 København N

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 06-09-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

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