Postdoc in heart regeneration

A position as postdoc (100% time) is vacant at the Andersen group, Research Unit of Clinical Biochemistry, the Department of Clinical Research (KI), University of Southern Denmark and Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Odense University Hospital-Svendborg Hospital (OUH).

The position is limited to 1 year with the possibility of employment as an Assistant Professor later. 

The research unit

Overall, the Andersen group utilize regenerative medicine to improve repair of the heart after myocardial infarction (MI). Specifically, we work on i) maturing human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) for replacement therapy after MI, ii) limiting fibrosis through gene therapy, as well as iii) by identifying novel mechanisms to compensate for the loss of cardiomyocytes after MI. The position is financed by Professor Ditte C. Andersen’s grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation among others.

At the Andersen group we all strive to reach the same goals working as a solid team and making all projects synergetic. The postdoc will together with other members participate both in “Developing induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) based therapy to treat heart failure patients” but also in the project “Cardiomyocyte polyploidy, a challenge, and a prospect to regenerate the heart”. Both projects are part of a work package in the STEMBRACE^3P project, which is an interdisciplinary hub of scientist from SDU Human Health and SDU Health/OUH organized to encircle patients, public, and practitioners (“3Ps”) and hereby serve as a powerhouse for the implementation of stem cell therapies in Danish Medical Care and society.

Moreover, the selected candidate will participate in other projects concerning heart regeneration, including studies in zebrafish, as well as in general management of the lab including zebrafish household. The postdoc may also be implemented in the clinical GMP based work on producing stem cells at OUH-CELL-BENCH.

The academic position

The job involves research, professional development, research education, teaching, including exams, supervision and assessment work within the field of heart regeneration. In addition, there will be writing of articles, licenses, grant applications, etc. Moreover, work related to clinical development of stem cell products and execution of clinical trials including working interdisciplinary will be a requirement.

Expectations and qualifications

The postdoc must have documented research experience within the areas of tissue regeneration, cell culture, and hands-on in animal models of disease including a permit to work with research animals.

In addition, good cooperation skills are expected in order to further the development of research in the areas mentioned above, both interdisciplinary as well as nationally and internationally. International partners are an advantage, but not a requirement.

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained from Head of Research at Anderson group Professor Ditte Caroline Andersen, e-mail: [email protected], phone: +45 60113975 or Head of Department of Clinical Research, SDU, Rikke Leth-Larsen, e-mail: [email protected], phone: +45 65503477.

Application deadline

March 9, 2025, at 23.59 hrs. (CET).

Salary and terms of employment

The applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC  (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now” - see below.

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Only applications written in English will be accepted for evaluation.

The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):

• a motivation letter
• a detailed CV
• degree certificates (inclusive of Ph.D.-diploma)
• a complete and numbered list of publications
• 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position. Please notice that one pdf-file must be attached for each publication.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a detailed description of research experience 
• an explanation of other qualifications relevant to the position 

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application. 

Incomplete applications with regards to the above-mentioned requirements will not be assessed.

Applications may be shortlisted. 

References will be obtained for the applicant who is the first choice for the position - from the applicant’s most recent employer, and from previous employers as required.

Applicants selected for interview must expect to undergo a personality test specifically targeted work related matters.

Living and working in Denmark

Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment. 

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