Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering one 2-year postdoctoral position with possibility to extend. The expected starting date is 15 November 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information on the Department is linked at: www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/

Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Nikos S Hatzakis Hatzakis@chem.ku.dk

The Universitywishesour staff toreflect the diversity ofsociety and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Description of the scientific environment
The position is in the group of. Prof Nikos S Hatzakis. The group combines on single protein biophysics single cell biophysics and quantitative image analysis using machine learning to understand and control the role of protein dynamics on biomolecule recognition and cellular response regulation.

Short Project description
The postdoc will be working on establishing fluorescent microscopy assays often at the single molecule level to study the interaction of proteins with model membrane systems ligands and glycans as well as understanding at the cellular levels the mechanism underlying delivery of pharmaceutics. The postdoc will be using single particle fluorescent microscopy techniques (TIRF and confocal as well as lattice light sheet microscopy) and quantitative image analysis. The postdoc will be interacting tightly either with machine learning analysis of my group and collaborating groups single cell biophysics and with synthetic glycochemistry groups. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Formal requirements
In order to be considered applicants must have:

• A PhD degree in either in Biophysics or Physics or Nanoscience or similar field.
• A documented experience in:
  • fluorescence microscopy (e.g. TIRF confocal)
  • imaging model membranes or live cell handling and imaging with fluorescence microscopy
  • protein functional or/and structural characterization preferably at single molecule level
  • interaction of biologicals with membrane and delivery in cells
  • statistical analysis and computational image analysis
  • writing and understanding scientific software including Matlab and Python for quantitative image analysis and treating large datasets and experience with code sharing using git/github
• Excellent and documented English communication skills.
• The ideal candidate should be motivated have a strong publication record be able to work independently within an international cross-disciplinary group and to supervise students.

Skills of additional interest include:

• Expertise in single molecule microscopy
• Previous experience in carbohydrate degrading proteins and sugars
• Experience with handling model membrane systems (nanodisc or liposomes)
• Expertise in biochemistry and protein characterization
• Previous experience in single molecule fluorescence microscopy building.
• Documented expertise of working in an international multicultural environment

Place and Terms of Employment
The employment is in the group of Associate Prof. Nikos Hatzakis Department of Chemistry and the Nano-Science Center University of Copenhagen.

Webpage: https://nano.ku.dk/groups/

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Information about taxes is available at www.ism.ku.dk

The application in English must be submitted electronically by clicking "APPLY NOW" below.

The application must include:

1. Motivation/Cover letter (max 0.5 pages)
2. Short (2 pgs. max) Curriculum vitae including work/research experience language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of a PhD certificate. If the PhD is not completed a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications and patents
5. 1-2 reference letters (if available)

The deadline for applications is 21 September 2023 23:59 GMT+2.

We reserve the right not to consider materials received after the deadline and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointment Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/