Assistant / Associate Professor in Quantitative Fungal Physiology
The position is open within the Section for Eukaryotic Biotechnology, one of 5 research sections at the Department of Systems Biology.
The Section for Eukaryotic Biotechnology is dedicated to the exploitation of biodiversity as a source of new compounds and, through understanding cell biology and physiology, use systems and synthetic biology to design advanced cell factories. The profile of the section comprises research groups with competences in mycology, molecular biology, metabolomics, bioinformatics and fermentation technology. The Section seeks to expand the research portfolio to include a new research area which is expected to create synergy between the existing research groups.
Responsibilities and tasks
Responsibilities and tasks for applicant applying at Assistant Professor and Associate Professor level, the successful candidate will be expected to:
•Make a significant contribution to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Biotechnology, in particular Fermentation Technology and the quantitative aspects of monitoring fungal submerged cultivations.
•Attract research grants.
•Strengthen scientific collaborations both within the Department and to external academic and industrial partners.
For applicants applying at Associate Professor level, the successful candidate will additionally be expected to:
•Demonstrate expertise and leadership in a defined research area within quantitative microbial physiology.
•Establish an externally funded research program that supports the training of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
The successful candidate is expected to pursue an innovative and internationally competitive research program in the field of quantitative microbial physiology that takes advantage of the existent competences and infrastructure in the section.
The Section infrastructure includes a Fermentation Platform (comprising 60 bioreactors up to 10 liter scale, MS-off-gas analyzer and a robotic system for automated small scale cultivations). The research plan of an applicant is expected to take advantage of this equipment. In addition the Section houses a state of the art Metabolomics Platform, and the Department hosts a Microarray Core Facility and Proteomics Platform which can also be utilized in research projects.
Qualifications
Candidates for an
•Assistant Professorship must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent)
•Associate Professorship must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an Assistant Professorship and should document didactic/pedagogic training (preferably through a teaching portfolio).
The successful candidate should have a strong background in quantitative microbial physiology in industrially or medically relevant fungi, obtained in areas like:
•Fungal metabolism
•Metabolic analysis and modelling
•Integrated fungal systems biology
•Cell biology
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:
•experience in teaching and education
•scientific production and research potential at an international level
•the ability to promote and utilize research results
•an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
•the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
For the specific position consideration will also be given to:
•Experience with cross-disciplinary and international collaboration
•Especially for applicants at associate professor level, documented education as well as experience with teaching and track record for successful applications for external funding will be assessed
We offer
DTU offers an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The position as associate professor and assistant professor is permanent. The assistant professor will after a maximum of 4 years transfer to a position as associate professor provided that the employee is recommended for assessment and is deemed qualified.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Uffe Mortensen, email: um@bio.dtu.dk
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Application procedure:
Please submit your online application no later than 29 January 2016.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
•Application (cover letter)
•CV
•Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
•List of publications (applicants applying for the position as associate professor should indicate scientific highlights)
•Documentation for teaching experience (e.g. in the form of a teaching portfolio - applicants applying for the position as associate professor)
•A research plan that exploits the fermentation equipment at the Section
In the field “Please indicate which position you are applying for” please indicate whether you are applying for position as Associate or Assistant Professor.
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Systems Biology represents a large concentration of academic biotechnological research in Denmark, including protein and enzyme chemistry, food biochemistry, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, fermentation technology, physiology and genetics of industrial microorganisms and medical microbiology. The department hosts senior and junior faculty members and post-doctoral fellows, PhD students and technical/administrative personnel, around 240 in total. In addition to bachelor, master and PhD education, collaborative research and innovation together with national and international universities and industries is given high priority at the department.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
