Three Group Leader Positions at DanStem: Stem Cell Biology, Pancreatic Cancer and Bioengineering (Fixed-term, 6 years)
Posted by S. W., on 13 April 2016
Closing Date: 15 March 2021
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Section for Basic Stem Cell Biology, Danish Stem Cell Center, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen
The University seeks to appoint three Group Leaders in Pancreatic Cancer, Stem Cell Biology and Bioengineering to The Novo Nordisk Foundation Section for Basic Stem Cell Biology (BasicStem) at the Danish Stem Cell Center (DanStem) to commence as soon as possible. The positions are for six years with possible extensions depending on the outcome of a peer reviews.
Background
The Danish Stem Cell Center (DanStem) is an international research center at the University of Copenhagen. The overall scientific goal is to develop new stem cell-based therapeutic approaches, currently in the area of diabetes and cancer addressing basic questions in stem cell and developmental biology and seeking to identify the factors that govern the development of different cell types in the body. Read about DanStem at www.danstem.ku.dk/.
Group Leader in Pancreatic Cancer
Particular interest in basic and disease-oriented pancreatic cancer biology
Group Leader in Stem Cell Biology
Particular interest in addressing fundamental questions in stem cell biology by using single cell behaviour analysis
Group Leader in Bioengineering
Particular interest in addressing fundamental questions in stem cell biology using bioengineering approaches. Experience with materials science and/or devices (e.g. microfluids) would be an advantage.
The Group Leaders duties will primarily consist of:
- Developing a strong research program.
- The Group Leaders must be willing to synergize with other DanStem scientists and contribute to common activities at DanStem such as seminars and PhD courses.
- The Group Leaders are expected to take full responsibility for training and supervision of young researchers, for management of each of their own group, and for publication/dissemination of research results.
- The Group Leaders are expected to actively contribute to teaching activities and education activities
- Academic assessments
The closing date for applications is 23.59 pm, May 1st, 2016
Apply online: http://employment.ku.dk/all-vacancies/?show=795295
Only online applications will be accepted.