Postdoctoral position in Tardigrade Biology

A 2-year postdoctoral position is available in the group of Nadja Møbjerg at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), with start January 2016 or shortly thereafter. The position is part of the project “Advanced Life in Extreme Environments”, funded by the Danish Council for Independent Research.



Area of research

Advanced Life in Extreme Environments (ALIEN) uses tardigrades as a model to gain new insight into unique adaptations to extreme environments. This is done through a detailed investigation of molecular, microanatomical and physiological mechanisms underlying the adaptations found among these enigmatic metazoans.



As a postdoc in ALIEN you will be part of a research team that addresses major challenges in our understanding of latent life phenomena (cryptobiosis) and other unique adaptations to extreme environmental conditions. The focus of the postdoc project will be on tardigrade transcriptomes and identification of molecular mechanisms underlying adaptations to extremes.



Qualifications

We seek a highly motivated candidate with a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or a similar field. Experience with tardigrades or other microscopic animals, transcriptomics and related molecular techniques and/or genomics and bioinformatics will be considered an asset. The candidate should have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team. Fluent written and spoken English is a requirement.



Application

Applicants are requested to submit their application, in English, electronically below. The application must include:

•Letter of motivation, incl. a brief synopsis on research experience and technical skills (max. 2 pages)

•Curriculum vitae

•List of publications

•Copy of PhD diploma

•Contact details of 2 persons for references (letters of recommendation may be included)



The deadline for application is November 1st, 2015



Shortlisting: The further process after expiry of the application deadline the authorized recruitment manager selects ap-plicants for assessment on the advice of the employment committee. All applicants are immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. Applicants who were not passed for assessment should not expect further with regard to their application unless the shortlist is revised.



Terms of salary and employment

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). The starting salary for candidates with a Ph.D. degree will be between DKK 385.140 and DKK 405.501 plus a 17% pension contribution.



Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Dr. Nadja Møbjerg (nmobjerg@bio.ku.dk)