Senior scientist in Molecular Biology/Protein chemistry in the Ploug Group at the Finsen Laboratory,

We seek a highly motivated and independent senior research scientist to support our efforts in studying protein interactions relevant for human physiology and disease. Our current research focus concerns proteins involved in intravascular lipid metabolism. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing our pipeline of recombinant protein production using contemporary technologies as well as performing individual research projects within the project aims of the group.

Start: Preferably August 2024 or after agreement

Duration: Three years, with a possibility for extension

Our research group
We are a small research group at the Finsen Laboratory and we focus on biochemical and biophysical characterization of disease relevant proteins and their ligands. We provide a detailed understanding on how a given pathway maintains homeostasis in normal physiology and why certain aberrations—such a missense variants—cause dysregulation in pathophysiology. For references on our research in intravascular lipid metabolism (Cell Metab 2019, PMID ; PNAS 2021, PMID ; PNAS 2023, PMID ).

We offer a highly dynamic and interactive research environment with an extensive national and international research network. Our attention is strictly focused on the scientific research and we seek to launch a joint effort to advance and keep momentum in our research—thus exploiting the synergy created in that process. And that is great fun!

Qualifications
We expect you to be a highly motivated and highly ambitious scientist with the following qualifications:

• A PhD in Life Science preferably with 2-3 year post-doctoral experience.
• Documented experience in producing high quality recombinant proteins in various heterologous host systems such as bacteria/yeast and mammalian cells.
• Documented experience in cell biology, molecular and biochemical techniques
• Proven ability to envision, plan and execute a research project
• Good organizational skills and flexibility
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

For further information regarding the position, please contact Group Leader Michael Ploug by email at

Place of employment
The employment is at The Finsen Laboratory, Rigshospitalet. The Finsen Laboratory is located in the Biocenter, close to the center of Copenhagen. The Finsen Laboratory houses 6 research groups, each headed by a group leader. Currently we are approximately 70 staff members, including students and interns. We work in close collaboration with the research groups at BRIC, University of Copenhagen.

Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a number of core facilities shared between the 23 research groups at Finsen Laboratory and BRIC. We have weekly journal or data clubs, seminars with invited speakers and a young researchers club ASAP.

Please read more about the Ploug research group here.

Terms of salary and employment
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Academics Central organization.

The position is full time (37 hrs/week)

Application
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking the link on the page. The application must include the following documents/attachments.

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. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

5. 2 letters of recommendation. To be taken into consideration, the letter must be signed by the supporting person on paper with institutional letter head and in PDF-format.

Application deadline: May 31st 2024
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

Department:
Blegdamsvej 9, København Ø

Lokation: Rigshospitalet - Blegdamsvej

Application deadline: 31 May 2024