Assistant Professor of Local Translation and RNA Biology

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor to run research project in local translation and RNA biology for a 3-year position to join the Lund Group to commence on July 1st 2025.
Information on the Centre can be found at https://bric.ku.dk

Our research
Our team aims to understand how ribosome specialization leads to the instalment of translational programs and how these processes are hijacked in human disease. Due to the central role of the ribosome in many biological processes, we use a broad panel of model systems, including human stem cells, neuronal cultures, and 2D and 3D cultures of human cells and patient samples.
The team is highly international, and we have a broad range of local and international collaborators. We believe that cooperation and collegiality are essential elements for research successes. You can find more information about the team and our work here: https://www.bric.ku.dk/research-groups/Research/lund_group/

Your job
You will join the Lund Group focusing on ribosome heterogeneity and specialized translation. You will undertake a leading research role in local translation with a particular focus on ribosome heterogeneity and mRNA localization in neurons. Thus, it is essential that the candidate has previous research experience in aspects related to ribosome and RNA biology as well as in culturing neurons. You will be involved in developing local and international collaborations and multidisciplinary research projects. You will also engage in core centre activities such as research-based teaching, technology development to advance BRIC’s research environment and culture.

The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:
• Research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• Research-based teaching
• Sharing knowledge with society
• Participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors
• Lead and engage in collaborative research program investigating aspects of local translation
• Contribute to common activities at BRIC and at Faculty level

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.
Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills:
• You have a PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry
• Prior experience in RNA biology and RNA modifications
• Prior experience in working with human embryonic stem cells and neuronal differentiation
• Prior experience in fluorescence and confocal microscopy
• Strong experimental and computational skills in transcriptomics and proteomics

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre, University of Copenhagen (www.bric.ku.dk). We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is July 1st, 2025.
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 38,700 DKK/approx. 5,100 EUR (October 2021 level). 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.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Anders H. Lund, [email protected], https://bric.ku.dk/.

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

Application procedure
Your 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.
4. List of publications
5. Teaching portfolio (If applicable)

Deadline for applications: 18 March 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.

Interviews are expected to be held from week 17.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.