Postdoc position(s) in kidney receptor biology

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for one to two positions as Postdoc in the field of kidney receptor biology as per 1 August or 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position(s) are fixed-term full-time positions for 17 and 14 months, respectively.


The Department of Biomedicine

The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience, and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.


About the research projects

You will be part of a research group investigating the role of receptor-mediated endocytosis on the pathogenesis of chronic kidney disease and blood pressure regulation by the kidneys. The studies make use of a variety of different novel cell and animal models, including gene knockout mice. The position will provide excellent training and opportunities in many aspects of endocytic receptor biology, kidney epithelial cell biology as well as kidney physiology and pathophysiology.


Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in kidney receptor biology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Conducting research of high international quality, including publication.
• Planning and hands-on experimental work with gene knockout mice, including collection of blood and urine samples, injections, and collection of tissues.
• Planning and hands-on experimental work with kidney cell cultures, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, western blotting, and qRT-PCR.
• Supporting the supervision of Bachelor and Master Students in the planning and performance of experimental work.

 
You will report to the Group leader, Associate Professor Kathrin Weyer.


Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level, preferably within one or more of the following areas medicine, molecular medicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, or equivalent.

You have research experience or a strong interest to learn about kidney physiology and/or receptor biology. Prior experience with cell cultures, western blotting, qRT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA, is highly desirable. Experience with the acquirement and analysis of RNAseq data is an advantage. Practical experience with mouse models is required; hence, FELASA-B qualification is a plus.

As a person, you are enthusiastic, take ownership of and responsibility for your work, and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. You are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Shortlisting will be used.


Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Group leader, Associate Professor Kathrin Weyer tel.: (+45) 2327 7362.

Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine South, Wilhelm Meyers Allé 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews in June 2024



Terms of employment

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - postdoc
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
• Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

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.


Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.


International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.

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/