BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a Project Coordinator (academic employee) for kidney research as per 15 March 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position estimated for 1 year and 9 months.
The Department of Biomedicine
The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience, and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.
Your job responsibilities
As Project Coordinator (academic employee) for the kidney research project, your primary tasks are to support researchers by coordinating experimental research projects that address the pathophysiology of proteinuric kidney disease and endocytic receptor biology. The project related tasks are expected to be completed by 31 December 2025. In your daily work, you have a close interaction with competent colleagues.
Your main tasks in the research project will consist of:
- Research supporting project management
- Coordinate and support animal experiments
- Assist and manage application and renewal of animal experiment permits
- Support and perform data analysis, including analysis of sequencing data
- Coordinate and manage exchange of research reagents and resources with collaborators
- Other administrative research support tasks
You will report to Associate Professor Kathrin Weyer.
Your competences
As the successful candidate you have a sound understanding of molecular and cell biology, both from the experimental as well as from the theoretical side. You have a strong background within kidney research and endocytic receptor biology, as well as insight into project management. Solid, proven experience with and certification in performing rodent experiments, including urine collection in metabolic cages is a requirement. Applicants with prior experience working with cell cultures, ELISA, western blotting, and qRT-PCR will be preferred.
You should hold a PhD in molecular biology, nanoscience, biology, molecular medicine, or an equivalent domain.
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.
We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Kathrin Weyer tel.: (+45) 2327 7362.
Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Wilhelm Meyers Allé 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews the first week of February. You may be given a case in connection with the interviews.
Terms of employment
Terms of employment and pay are regulated by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and the Academics Agreement.
Application
Your application must include the following:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Indication of education (a copy of the diplomas should be uploaded)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Wilhelm Meyers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 23-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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