A post-doctoral position in Kidney organoid studies at reNEW Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to join the Little group starting 15 April 2025 or upon agreement. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team involved in the generation and analysis of stem cell-derived kidney cells for regenerative medicine.



The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW
reNEW is an international consortium of three leading research institutions; the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and Leiden University Medical Center in Leiden, The Netherlands. The Mission of reNEW is to bring together research excellence to harness the therapeutic potential in stem cell medicine. For this, researchers within reNEW address fundamental questions in stem cell and developmental biology and aim to translate research findings to products that will help patients with incurable disorders such as congenital kidney disorders, chronic ulcerative disorders, neurological disorders, and diabetes.



Information on the department can be found at: https://renew.ku.dk



Our research
In the group of Professor Melissa Little, we use our underlying knowledge of normal kidney development to direct the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells to kidney organoids. These stem cell-derived tissues are used to better understand human development, model genetics forms of kidney disease and evaluate options for the treatment of end stage renal disease.



Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding post-doctoral researcher with a background in stem cell-derived organoid models and singe-cell sequencing technologies.

Key activities include:

• Maintaining and differentiating human iPSC lines
• Generation of kidney organoid
• Single-cell sequencing (scRNA-seq, snRNA-seq, ATAC-seq)

Qualifications

• You should have a PhD in stem cell technologies
• Previous experience with stem cell-derived organoid models, kidney preferred
• Experience with single-cell sequencing technologies and bioinformatics
• 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.
• Fluency in English is essential.

We offer

• A stimulating, challenging and multifaceted research environment.
• A supportive team to work and collaborate with.
• Possibilities for continued education and training.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• Centrally located workplace.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the ReNEW, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of salary, work, and employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 15 April 2025 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,500 DKK/approx. 4,800 EUR. Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

We encourage all - regardless of their personal background and status - to apply.



Questions
For further information please contact Melissa H Little; e-mail [email protected]; https://renew.ku.dk/research/reseach-groups/little-group/

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).



Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 3 February 2025 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.

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. 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.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/



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

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