Postdoc position in plant cell and developmental biology

The Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences (PLEN), Section of Plant Glyco Biology, Faculty of Science, at University of Copenhagen offers a two-year Postdoc position in plant cell & developmental biology. The work aims to deduce various aspects of cell wall synthesis and development in plant leaf and root development. The research will largely revolve around microscopy, and quantitative cell development. It is therefore expected that the successful candidate has a strong background in either different aspects of plant growth and development or in cell biology and microscopy.

The successful candidates will work in a highly cross-disciplinary research group led by Prof. Staffan Persson that routinely uses the full range of computational biology, microscopy, molecular & evolutionary biology and biochemistry. It is expected that the candidate actively applies for funding associated with the research outlined above, and that the candidate has documented experience in leading students in research projects. The successful candidate will be part of an exciting team to understand mechanisms that underpin cell wall biology, plant growth and evolution. The candidate is also be expected to engage in teaching, supervision of students and lab technicians.

The Postdoc’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of students
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public outreach
• Other tasks requested by the Department

Qualifications/profile
Applicants should have a scientific background within advanced cell biology, including a range of microscopy and image analyses.

Applicants are expected to have substantial knowledge in molecular biology.

Furthermore, the candidate must be able to document:

• A successful publication record in international, peer-reviewed ISI journals
• Experiences in applying for external funding

Place of employment
The place of employment will be at Section for Plant Glyco Biology, PLEN, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
Further information on the Section and Department can be found at https://plen.ku.dk/english/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Staffan Persson ([email protected]).

The position will commence May 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, and run for two years.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

We encourage the applicants to look into the tax regulations via the Research Tax Scheme in Denmark and into livability in Copenhagen (https://www.copcap.com/news-archive/copenhagen-is-the-second-most-livable-city-in-the-world).

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.

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about any external funding

• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

• Research plan – description of current and future research plans (approx. page and a half is expected on current research and a creative research plan for a future project in any areas of plant science).

• Description and documentation of any teaching experience.

• Complete publication list.

The deadline for applications is March 14th, 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager

will select applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

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

Interviews are expected to be held end of March, 2025.

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Kontakt
Hans Staffan Persson
E-mail: [email protected]

Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 14-03-2025

Ansættelsesdato: 01-05-2025

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences