Academic Research Staff (AC-TAP) in pluripotent stem cell biology at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW)

Academic Research Staff (AC-TAP) in pluripotent stem cell biology at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW)



The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at University of Copenhagen is looking for a Academic Research Staff to join the Human Kidney Organoid group led by PI Melissa Little. The position is scheduled to commence on the 1 October 2024 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.

Research group
The Human Kidney Organoid research team is located at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences of University of Copenhagen. Our group models the human kidney by generating kidney organoids from induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs). Our work builds on the seminal kidney organoid protocol our group published in Nature in 2015, with the aim to optimize organoids to generate the best quality tissues with capacity for drug screening, toxicology and potential therapeutics.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and highly international research environment. Our team at University of Copenhagen is a small unit of 4-6 members, with a strong link to the kidney regeneration group in Melbourne also led by Prof. Little. Our labs are located in a newly established Center for stem cell medicine (reNEW), placed in modernized research facilities and include state-of-the-art laboratories, pleasant office facilities and access to high-quality core facilities in transcriptomics, imaging, flow cytometry and proteomics. Our team prioritizes a highly collaborative and positive working environment.



You can read more about the team here.



Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated candidat to be responsible for research projects with a main focus on pluripotent cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

The main work tasks will be:

• Experimental planning design and recordkeeping
• Data analysis, presentation and assistance in publication
• Performing stem cell culture maintenance
• RNA extraction and cDNA preparation and running high throughput qRT-PCR analysis
• Immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy of whole-mount organoid tissues
• Responsibility for organisation of the cell lab, keeping track of orders, inventory, deliveries etc.

We are looking for an interactive and highly organized Academic Research Staf member with the following qualifications :

Mandatory requirements:

• experience in confocal microscopy.
• Hands-on experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture, including maintenance and expansion.
• Ability to plan and execute laboratory work independently as prioritized by the manager
• Must be comfortable in communicating in English with team members
• Experience in qRT-PCR, Immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy

It is expected that you as the candidate will have a collaborative spirit and that you will contribute actively to a pleasant work environment within the group. A strong track record with evidence of contribution to productive publication and positive reviews from previous supervisors, collaborators or mentors will also weigh strongly in the assessment.



Place of employment

The place of employment is at the ReNEW, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, 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 1 year. The start date is 1 October 2024 or after agreement.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) as academic staff (Akademisk medarbejder). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.



Application procedure

Your application should in English include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.



Application deadline: 26 September2024, 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.



Contact information:

For questions about the project and group, please contact the principal supervisor:

Professor Melissa little, [email protected] Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 København.