The University of Copenhagen is accepting applications for the International Postdoctoral Positions in Molecular Profiling of the Entorhinal Cortex for the academic year 2022-2023.

The postdoctoral is a full-time and fixed-term position available to outstanding students who wish to begin their research study in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. This project is a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary project with eight different collaborating groups.

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is a public academic university located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1479, it is Scandinavia’s second-oldest University and ranked as one of the best universities in the Nordic countries and Europe.

Why study at the University of Copenhagen? Students will get solid job opportunities, exceptional academic abilities, and advanced skills for their bright future while studying at the University of Copenhagen. The university provides opportunities for its students to conduct research that broadens their views and helps to move the world ahead.

Application Deadline: The applications for this grant will be accepted only through 23 April 2022

Brief Description

• University: University of Copenhagen
• Department: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Awards: 35,600 DKK
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not Known
• Nationality: Domestic and international students
• The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility            

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral Position in molecular profiling of the entorhinal cortex using Patch-seq
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• You have a PhD in Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Electrophysiology, Developmental neurobiology or similar.
• You have practical experience in electrophysiology and patching of cultured neurons or brain slices
• You are experienced in one or more of the following molecular techniques, including immunohistochemistry, lentiviral production, single-cell RNA sequencing, qPCR, siRNA knockdown approaches, and bioinformatic processing of single-cell RNA sequencing data.
• You have practical experience in one or more of the following including, organotypic brain slice cultures, preparation of acute brain slices, and neural cell culture.
• You have a high level of knowledge in neurodevelopment, neurogenesis, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
• You have a solid understanding of patch sequencing technologies, single-cell transcriptomic approaches and bioinformatic pipelines for analyzing single-cell RNA seq data.
• Have proficient communication skills and are able to work in teams.
• You have excellent English skills, both written and spoken.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: All interested candidates are required to take admission in a postdoctoral degree at the University of Copenhagen. After being enrolled, applicants can complete the online application form for this award.
• Supporting Documents: The applicants must submit all the following documents:
• Motivation letter (It should describe your long-term research vision, the reason for applying to be part of our team and why you think you are the right candidate to fill this position).
• Curriculum vitae incl. education, experience, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills.
• List of three references (full address, incl. email and phone number).
• List of publications.
• Copy of diplomas/degree certificate(s). Admission Requirements: For taking part in this studentship, candidates are required to meet the entry requirement at the university.
•  Language Requirement: Students must check all the English language requirements of the University.          

Benefits

The University of Copenhagen will provide a monthly salary starts at 35,600 DKK/ approx. 4,785 Euro (April 2022-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

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