Academic Employee position in cryo-electron microscopy

A position as academic employee in cryo-electron microscopy investigation of plant protein complexes is available at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, University of Aarhus, Denmark.


Expected start date and duration of employment

The position is for a 3 year period starting December 1th 2024.


Job description

• You will be contributing to the developing cryo-electron microscopy of protein complex in plants.
• Introduce new users to cryo-EM sample preparation, data collection and data processing.

Your profile

• Expert knowledge in cryo-electron microscopy is required.
• Experience with protein purification, biophysical characterization and structural investigation.
• Strong ability to work in teams and contribute to collaborative projects.
• The applicant must have a relevant Ph.D. in structural biology or protein biochemistry.

Who we are

You will be part of the research group of Kasper Røjkjær Andersen.

What we offer
The department/centre offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is at Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor, Kasper Røjkjær Andersen, [email protected].
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 15 September 2024.
 


Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/