Laboratory assistant for the Blackford Group (ICMM)

The Blackford Group is seeking a motivated laboratory assistant. The post is available from January 15th, 2025, or soon thereafter and for one year.

Background

The aim of the Blackford Group’s research is to gain a greater understanding of the signaling mechanisms cells use to coordinate DNA double-strand break recognition and repair with cell cycle checkpoint activation and apoptosis. The lab uses cutting-edge bioinformatics, proteomics, microscopy and CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing techniques to answer specific questions related to DNA damage signaling. In doing so, we hope to provide novel insights into carcinogenesis and how it is held at bay by the cell’s DNA damage response system. We also aim to translate our research to develop novel potential cancer treatments.

Job tasks

The tasks performed will vary from week-to-week, but will include:

• Maintaining stocks of supplies and consumables
• Assisting with maintenance of the CCS labs and offices
• Participate in daily and weekly CCS operational routines (deliveries/storage etc)
• Basic laboratory support, such as: Refill pipette tips, cleaning, receive, register and storage of supplies, and assist in collection of samples

Terms of employment

The position will be co-supervised by Andrew Blackford. Because of the international make-up of the center, the working language is largely English. Your employment will be at Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen. The position is part-time, 15 hours per week and for 1 years, and it is open for appointment per January 15th, 2024 or as soon as possible.

Employment as laboratory assistant will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 1. It is expected that the post-holder will require flexibility in their working hours, but 10 hours on average per week would be desirable.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor, Andrew Blackford by e-mail: [email protected]

Application

Please click ‘Apply now’ below. Applications - in English - must include:

• A cover letter explaining your motivation for the job
• A curriculum vitae
• Copy of any relevant certificate/diploma

Deadline for applications: November 11, 2024, 23:59 p.m. CET.

Interviews are expected to be held soon thereafter.

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.

Receipts of the applications will be acknowledged, and the applicants will be kept continuously informed of the progress of their application.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.