AC-TAP in Gregers Rom Andersen group, Aarhus University

Applications are invited for an AC-TAP position in Gregers Rom Andersen group at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark.

The position is permanent, and the starting date is 15 June 2024.


Principal tasks carried out by the AC-TAP: 

1. Conduct defined tasks in relation to basic research projects within the research team and deliver oral and written summaries of the related efforts
2. Conduct contract research for external partners and deliver oral and written summaries in relation to such collaborations
3. Conduct or contribute to all stages of structure determination using cryo-electron microscopy and crystallography
4. Conduct or contribute to all stages of functional evaluation using biophysical techniques and functional assays
5. Assist with defined tasks in relation to preparation of grant applications, scientific publications and other types of public dissemination

General tasks for the AC-TAP

1. Manage the safety work in the research team and participate in general safety work at the department and section level
2. Manage experimental equipment in collaboration with the research team and technical staff at the department
3. Handle ordering of consumables and payment of invoices for the research team
4. In collaboration at the section and department level manage common resources
5. Assist the main supervisor with supervision of project students at the levels BSc, MSc and PhD in the research team

 

Your profile

An applicant with a PhD degree in molecular biology, molecular medicine or a related field that has published in peer reviewed scientific journals is preferred.

The applicant should have experience with protein science broadly and if possible, experience with structural and functional characterization of soluble and membrane bound proteins. Prior experience with protein expression in mammalian cell culture and cell based techniques more broadly is required.

An applicant should be able to communicate in English orally and in written.

Applicants with a strong record of fruitful collaboration in international research teams in will be preferred.


Who we are

The AC-TAP will be affiliated to the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, RNA Biology and Innovation, Protein Science, Cellular Health, Intervention and Nutrition. There are currently 75 full time scientific staff and 95 PhD students. The department is responsible for two educations: Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 160 students in total.

Please refer to http://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to https://nat.au.dk/ and http://www.au.dk/ for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.
 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 


Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor, Gregers Rom Andersen, [email protected].
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 29 April 2024.
 


Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 


Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/