Postdoc position in wound-induced somatic reprogramming in plants, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to undertake studies of wound, immunity, and DNA damage induced somatic reprogramming in plants. We have a focus on signaling mechanisms including MAP kinase pathways and autophagy and how these processes mediate temporary and somatic reprogramming in plants.

Based on a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, we have designed a project, which involves studies of MAP kinase mutants in Physcomitrella patens. You will make molecular studies of how these signaling components discriminate between wound and immunity triggered responses including. You will be part of our highly experienced research team of about 10 people working on related topics.

Required qualifications

The applicant should hold professional as well as personal skills and qualifications as stated below:

• Applicants should have a PhD-degree in molecular biology or related area
• Practical experience in Arabidopsis and P. patens genetics and molecular biology
• Good interpersonal skills
• Be excellent in English, writing and speech

Candidates fulfilling the following qualifications will be prioritized:

• Practical experience in DNA damage methods in plants
• Practical experience in reprogramming assays in P. patens
• Practical experience in MAP kinase assays
• Practical experience in protein-protein interaction studies
• Practical experience in confocal microscopy

Key criteria for the assessment of candidates

• Professional qualifications relevant to the position
• Publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other professional activities
• Language skills

The postdoc’s duties will include research within functional genomics as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Morten Petersen ([email protected]).

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility)

The position is open from 16 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Employment will be for a period of one year.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of up to 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 15 May 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on 24 June 2024.