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丹麦哥本哈根大学小RNA生物学研究博士后岗位

日期:2008-01-15
Institution

University of Copenhagen (http://www.bric.dk)

Position

Postdoc - microRNA

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Date Posted

Jan 14th 2008

Date Expires

Feb 15th 2008

Description

Postdoctoral position in microRNA biology

The Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) has a postdoctoralposition available in the group of Anders H. Lund. The position is for 3years and is scheduled to start in spring 2008.
Project description

The postdoc will join a group of 12 people working within the fields ofmicroRNAs and epigenetics, respectively. We are using severalbiochemical and microarray-based approaches to identify mRNA targets forcancer-related microRNAs. In addition, we have developed mouse microRNAknockouts and are interested in the composition and dynamics of theprotein complexes involved in mRNA target recognition. We are lookingfor a dedicated postdoc to implement, on a large scale, an affinitypurification method developed in the lab to experimentally identifymicroRNA targets (Ørom, Methods 43:162-5, Ørom et al., submitted).
BRIC is a research centre associated with the University of Copenhagen.We have excellent research facilities in modern laboratories and offergood working conditions with exciting possibilities in a young, dynamicand international research environment.
Qualifications

The successful candidate holds a PhD in Life Sciences. Strong experiencein molecular and cellular biology is essential and previous experiencewith microarrays and bioinformatics an advantage. You have excellenttechnical skills and must be capable of productive self-directedresearch. The project is carried out in collaboration with other group members.
Terms of salary and employment

The appointment is limited to 3 years. The position is funded through acollaborative EU-FP7 project. Salary and other terms of employment willbe in accordance with the current agreement between the Ministry ofFinance and The Academics Central Organization. Non-Danish candidatesare eligible for tax reductions. For further information about thevacant position please contact Associate Professor Anders H. Lund (anders.lund@bric.dk).
Application

Applicants are required to submit by regular mail 3 copies of theapplication containing curriculum vitae, a publication list and a copyof degree certificates. The applications should be marked “LUNDPostdoc”. Furthermore, the applicants should arrange for two letters ofrecommendation to be sent to Anders H. Lund, BRIC, Ole Maaløes Vej 5,DK-2200, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Deadline for applications is February 15, 2008 at 12.00pm.

Material received after this time will not be taken into account.

Any potential applicant is invited to apply irrespective of personal background.

Contact

www.bric.dk
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