Research Assistant/PhD Fellow to Division of Cell and Gene Therapy, Center for Translational NeuromedicineThe Division of Cell and Gene Therapy of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine (CTN) is looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant for the development and preparation of an enrollment as a PhD Fellow. The position is a temporary position for 3 months. On the condition of a satisfying performance and of enrollment as PhD-student, we offer an additional three years of employment as a PhD-fellow. Our research team The Center for Translational Neuromedicine is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and is located in the Panum Institute. For more information, visit https://ctn.ku.dk/. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team engaged in translational stem cell research. Our efforts are focused on understanding the role of glia in several neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders (Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, ALS-FTD and the childhood leukodystrophies). In particular, we are interested in defining the differences in the dynamic regulation of genes and signaling pathways in glial cells, as a way to identify novel therapeutic targets and to develop cell-based therapy strategies for the treatment of some of these disorders. The Center is highly international, and thus our common language, both scientifically and socially, is English. The Center is a relatively new research unit; it is highly ambitious, fast-paced and hard-working. Our group has a strong collaboration with our sister lab in the US, and with corporate partners. The Division is currently composed of the Principal Investigator, 3 assistant professors and 6 PhD students, 2 staff scientists, research assistants and an animal caretaker, as well as undergraduate students and the Center administration. It works closely with the other divisions of the Center, as well as its sister lab in the US, which includes over 35 faculty and staff; a number of researchers have worked in and travel between both sites. Collaborations, and collaborative travel opportunities, exist with other labs in the US, as well as in Sweden, the UK, and Japan. The Project Glial cells are key contributors to a multitude of neurological disorders and pose tantalizing targets for cell replacement therapy. We are seeking an independent and highly motivated candidate to model human glial cell replacement in vivo, in humanized glial chimeric animals. The project aims to understand the molecular drivers of cell competition between healthy and diseased human glial cells, and to use that information to model the cell-based treatment of human neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Applicants must have strong experience in both stem cell and neurobiology. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 2 years bench cell and/or molecular biology experience. Experience in some combination of stem cell culture and differentiation, cloning and genetic editing, and histological processing and image analysis is needed, as is a strong interest in neuroscience. The successful candidate should prepare a PhD project to be presented and discussed with the principal investigator prior to start. Job description
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Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a full-time position and is open from March 2021 or after agreement with the principal investigator. This is a 3-year position. The successful candidate will report to Steve Goldman (Principal Investigator). Application Your application in English must be submitted by clicking 'Apply now'. Application deadline is January 15, 2021 Only online applications submitted through the job portal will be accepted and must include:
APPLY NOW 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. ContactSteven Alan Goldman
E-mail: goldman@sund.ku.dk
InfoApplication deadline: 15-01-2021
Employment start: 09-03-2021
Working hours: Full time
Department/Location: Center for Translational Neuromedicine
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