Postdoctoral position in cell division and cancer biology, Denmark

August 24, 2009
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Postdoctoral position in cell division and cancer biology

BRIC – Biotech Research and Innovation Centre

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

A postdoc position is open in the newly started Nilsson Group at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. Research in the group focuses on understanding how the spindle assembly checkpoint controls progression through mitosis and how this is deregulated in cancer cells.

The project aims at elucidating the role of the essential cell cycle regulator Cdc20 in promoting aneuploidy and chromosome instability in cancer cells. A range of techniques including culturing of cancer cell lines and time-lapse microscopy will be employed in the project.

Strong candidates with a PhD in Life Sciences are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should have strong experience in molecular and cellular biology. Previous experience in culturing different mammalian cell lines will be an advantage. Excellent technical skills and the capacity for productive self-directed research is a prerequisite.

BRIC is located close to the center of Copenhagen and has excellent research facilities in modern laboratories and offers outstanding working conditions in a young, dynamic and international research environment. More information about BRIC and the research of Nilsson Group on www.bric.ku.dk

The appointment is for 2 years and scheduled to start January, 2010. Salary, supplement, pension and terms of employment are set by agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Currently, the monthly postdoc salary begins around 4.150 Euro incl. supplement plus pension of ca. 700 Euro. Depending on qualifications, a higher salary may be negotiated. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they have not lived in Denmark the last 3 years.

Please contact Jakob Nilsson for further information, jakob.nilsson@bric.ku.dk
Applicants should submit 3 printed copies of the application containing curriculum vitae, publication list and copies of degree certificates. The applications should to be sent to Jakob Nilsson, BRIC, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark. Please mark the envelopes “Postdoc Nilsson”. Furthermore, the applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation send directly to Jakob Nilsson.

Application deadline: October 9, 2009

at 12.00am. Only printed applications sent by ordinary post and received no later than the deadline are taken into consideration.

BRIC and University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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