丹麦罗斯基勒大学2024年招聘博士后职位（小鼠发育的生物成像）

罗斯基勒大学(丹麦语Roskilde Universitet)建成于1972年，是丹麦的一所公立大学。罗斯基勒大学下设六个系，分别是:通讯、商业与信息技术系，文化与特性系，环境、社会与空间变化系，心理与教育研究系，科学、系统与模型系以及社会与全球化系。

Postdoctoral Researcher in bioimaging of mouse development

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University

Are you Interested in combining quantitative microscopy and developmental biology to study organogenesis?

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as Postdoctoral fellow in bioimaging of mouse development from March 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is time-limited for approximately 2.5 years.

You will be part of a new cross-disciplinary project funded by the Villum Foundation. The project investigates the coordination of biological networks during embryonic development of the pancreas using a combination of methods spanning from mouse genetics, explant culture & 3D confocal time-lapse microscopy to machine learning based image analysis and spatial statistics. You will be part of the research group of associate professor Pia Nyeng at the section for Molecular and Medical Biology (https://forskning.ruc.dk/en/persons/pnyeng). The project is a close collaboration with data scientists at the Danish Technical University (DTU) and Imperial College London (ICL) who will develop the image analysis methodology.

Responsibilities and tasks

Your main task will be to conduct research. You will drive the developmental biology experiments and generate bioimaging data of pancreatic vascular, neuronal, and ductal networks under different experimental conditions. You are also expected to contribute to developing analysis strategies in collaboration with the rest of the project group. In addition, a limited amount of teaching is also required in subjects related to the research area.

You are expected to work on the following tasks:

Planning and executing laboratory experiments involving:

Explant and cell culture

Immunofluorescent staining

Standard molecular biology techniques

Bioimaging

3D fixed and timelapse confocal microscopy

Image analysis and annotation

Laboratory mouse experiments

Breeding, genotyping, and micro-dissection

Research presentation

Active participation in project meetings and conferences

Preparation of publication drafts

Teaching/Supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students working on related projects

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within the biomedical/biological/bioimaging field. We are looking for an inquisitive and motivated colleague who will work closely with the rest of our research team and be able to drive their part of the project independently, after a short introductory period. Training will be provided as needed, but it is essential that candidates have the following qualifications:

A strong publication record, relevant to the research topic

Excellent command of the spoken and written English language

Experience with laboratory animal (preferably mouse) work

FELASA certification (ABD) or similar is an advantage

Micro-dissection experience is an advantage

Experience with immunofluorescence staining and light microscopy

Experience with Image analysis is an advantage

A driver’s license valid in Denmark (see https://www.danishroadtrafficauthority.dk/driving-license/foreign-driving-licences/foreign-driving-licences-exchanges-and-visitors-driving-licences)

Motivation for interdisciplinary research and willingness to collaborate with colleagues in diverse disciplines

Ability to work independently and manage research projects

The ideal candidate should be enterprising, independent and with a high level of attention to detail. Possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the project’s daily activities.

Assessment

In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:

Scientific production and research topic

Motivation

Experience with relevant methods

Previous experience with cross-disciplinary research

Teaching experience

About the department

The Department of Science and Environment is one of four departments at Roskilde University. The Department conducts basic and applied research in molecular biology, medical biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and environmental sciences. Bachelor and Master programs are offered within these areas. Research and education within the fields take place in a collaborative and interdisciplinary university environment also spanning collaboration with the other departments covering social sciences and humanities where relevant. The department is organized into four sections comprising research and education activities. Roskilde University is located close to Copenhagen with good train connections (30 min. from CPH central station).

About the Molecular & Medical Biology Section

The Molecular & Medical Biology Section conducts research in basic and translational science of molecular biology and biomedical problems. Common to all activities is an interest in cellular signaling pathways affecting cell appearance, metabolism and behaviour. The research group covers a broad spectrum of biological disciplines and works with bacteria, yeast, insect and mammalian cells as model systems. The Molecular & Medical Biology Research Section is located in a modern laboratory building fully equipped to do research in biology and chemistry, and has cell culture, proteomics and microscopy facilities.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Pia Nyeng on tel. (+45) 46 74 29 93 or at pnyeng@ruc.dk

Terms of employment

The employment is on full time, 37 hours per week and your head of staff will be Dean Susanne Sørensen. In daily work, you will refer to associate professor Pia Nyeng. The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.

Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.

The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Application

To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter including your motivation and qualifications for the position

2. CV

3. Documentation of education

4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)

5. A complete list of publications

6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment

If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)

7. If relevant: Documentation for any additional research and/or teaching qualifications

Please submit your application no later than December 19, 2024.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.