We are looking for a highly motivated and independent academic research staff for a position as facility manager for a new In-House bioSAXS facility CPHSAXS funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The position is available from August 1 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter until the end of 2024.
Our research The facility is established in a group of collaborators; Michael Gajhede and Annette Eva Langkilde (Dept. Drug Design and Pharmacology), Vito Foderà and Martin Malmsteen (Dept. of Pharmacy), Lise Arleth (Niels Bohr Institute) and Søren Skou (SAXSLAB/Xenocs); with research projects covering discovery, formulation and delivery of biopharmaceutics, amyloid research, enzymatic catalysis, membrane proteins, disordered systems and colloid research, as well as technological and methodological developments within the use of solution scattering. In addition to the core collaborators, the facility will be open to a broader user community, facilitating the use of SAXS in a range interdisciplinary research projects in the region. The facility will be located at the Department of Drug Design within the Peptides and Proteins discipline. Your job The tasks includes attracting and training of new users, advising on e.g. sample preparation and requirements, support with data collection and assistance with data analysis on collaborative projects. Your tasks will also include setting up and managing the scheduling/access platform, user accounts, and providing material for annual reports on the use and outcomes, organize annual user meetings and contribute to training courses, and represent the facility. You will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the instrument and, in collaboration with SAXSLAB/Xenocs, contribute to continued technological developments. You will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects primarily of the core collaborators but also the projects from a broader user community. Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic facility manager with solid technical knowledge and capabilities to build the frame and network around the facility. Specifically we are looking for the following competencies and experience: Essential experience and skills You have a PhD in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or related. Solid knowledge of SAXS data acquisition and analysis. You have documented experience in SAXS for biologically relevant samples You have an active interest in instrument and/or method development. You have proven an ability to envision, plan and execute a research project Service-minded with clear communication and networking skills Good English skills, written and spoken Desirable experience and skills Experience and knowledge with X-ray scattering hardware and/or programming Knowledge of protein expression and purification is an advantage Experience with DLS, HPLC and/or SEC-SAXS Previous collaborations with industrial partners Place of employment The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Terms of salary and employment The employment as academic research staff with the title 'facility manager' (AC-TAP) is a full time and fixed-term position until 31 December 2024. Starting date is 1 August 2020 or after agreement. Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. Questions For further information regarding the position, please contact Michael Gajhede; m...@sund.ku.dk or Annette E Langkilde; annette.langki...@sund.ku.dk. Learn more: Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology: https://drug.ku.dk/. Integrative Structural Biology at UCPH: https://isbuc.ku.dk/. Application Your application should be in English and include: Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page). Curriculum Vitae (incl. two references) A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education Please submit your application by clicking on "Apply Now" below. Only online applications will be accepted. Application deadline: 18 June 2020, 23.59 CET. We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements. Interviews are expected to be held in week 25 and 26. University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe's top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation - with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture - creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Contact Michael Gajhede m...@sund.ku.dk<javascript:void(0)> Or Annette Eva Langkilde annette.langki...@sund.ku.dk<javascript:void(0)>. 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