BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as a lab coordinator in the field of inflammation and cardiometabolic disease as per 1 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a permanent full-time position.
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 a lab coordinator, your primary role is to support the research activities of the team, which includes PhD students, postdoctoral and MD fellows, and the Principal Investigator (PI). A significant part of your responsibilities involves organizing and overseeing the recruitment of research participants for clinical projects, as well as managing the associated administrative tasks.
In addition, up to 20% of your time may be allocated to support research activities, including conducting experiments, analyzing data, and providing scientific input. You will also contribute to collaborative research projects within the group by offering support and scientific insights and support.
Your daily work will involve close collaboration with skilled colleagues. You will be responsible for onboarding new team members by introducing them to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in both the laboratory and clinical settings. You may support supervision of students and technicians as part of your role.
Your role will be integral to the smooth operation and success of the research group, requiring both organizational skills and scientific expertise.
Your main tasks will involve the following:
- Tools, systems and IT
- Proficiency in tools such as REDCap, GraphPad Prism, and Indfak.
- Administrative responsibilities
- Ordering materials and reagents.
- Coordinating the scheduling of research and clinical studies, including liaising with study participants and lab/clinical staff.
- Organizing and coordinating staff meetings.
- Performing general laboratory housekeeping tasks.
- Teaching and assignment supervision
- Introducing new staff members to SOPs in both laboratory and clinical contexts.
- Supervising students, researchers and other technicians.
- Research support within specific areas,
- Performing standard laboratory techniques, such as tissue fixation and immunostaining, cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, ELISAs, electrophoresis, and flow cytometry.
- Assisting with data analysis, protocol development, and the preparation of scientific manuscripts.
- Other tasks
- Supporting clinical and research staff by preparing materials for studies, which may include labeling tubes, assembling study kits, and facilitating participant recruitment.
- Assisting study participants by coordinating appointments, guiding them through logistical details (e.g., parking, meals), and escorting them to appointments as needed.
You will report to the Associate Professor Emma Börgeson
Your competences
You have a background within the research area and experience with molecular biology techniques.
Having a good clinical practise (GCP) course certificate is an advantage.
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 Emma Börgeson tel.: (+45) 45 9352 2984.
Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark and Steno Diabetes Centre Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital.
We expect to conduct interviews week 3 2025 (1st round) and week 4 2025 (2nd round). 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, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 18-12-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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