Academic employee at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

A position as Academic staff is available in the group of Professor Daniel Wüstner, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. The position is to be filled by December 1st, 2024. The position is for three years with the possibility of an extension. 

Work environment

The successful candidate will be part of the Wüstner group, which integrates quantitative fluorescence microscopy and bioimage informatics with biophysics and cell biology to study transport processes in living cells. We are part of the Danish Molecular Biomedical Imaging Center (DaMBIC; https://www.dambic.dk/) and the Nikon Center of Excellence in Microscopy at the University of Southern Denmark. 

Work description

The selected candidate will be engaged in an ambitious project aimed at determining trafficking pathways for lipids and proteins in relation to cell signaling mechanisms and their alterations in human diseases. You will use a combination of confocal and STED microscopy, lifetime imaging and single molecule tracking to study such processes. Furthermore, the candidate will be engaged in collaborative projects and training of students in these microscopy techniques as well as in the associated image analysis. 

Requirements

The applicant is expected to: 

• have a PhD degree with a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics or bionanoscience.
• have good written and oral communication skills in English, since we offer an international working atmosphere and participation in international projects.
• be self-motivated, able to take responsibility and plan and perform work tasks independently.
• have extensive experience with state-of-the-art light microscopy methods, such as wide field and confocal microscopy, super-resolution microscopy but also fluorescence and UV-VIS spectroscopy. A particular strength will be experience with STED and MinFlux microscopy.
• have extensive experience in mammalian cell culture, and experience with advanced 3D cell systems and/or microfluidics is considered an advantage. 
• have extensive experience with scripting for image analysis and automation in ImageJ, MatLab and/or Python.
• be highly motivated to support the work of the group and to contribute to the quality of a state-of-the-art microscopy facility.

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Professor Daniel Wüstner, [email protected].
 

Application, salary etc. 

Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The application must include the following

• Motivation for the position(s) 

• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment 

• Copies of relevant diplomas 

• A complete list of publications, if available. 

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. 

All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.

Application deadline 13 November 2024.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark and at the University of Southern Denmark: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/international-staff.