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BACKGROUND

The Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC), a research centre of excellence, in collaboration with the Danish Stem Cell Center (DanStem) at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen is seeking an outstanding scientist for a junior group leader position in Translational Bioinformatics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job description:
The successful candidate will establish his/her own research group within the area of Translational Bioinformatics. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for bioinformatics analyses of sequencing data coming out of a newly established Program in Translational Hematology funded by a private Danish Foundation. We offer a competitive start-up package, which includes funding for analyzing data from the Program in Translational Hematology as well as funding for the group leader's independent research program. The position is tenure-track, and the first appointment will be for six years.

See more at: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=145296&DepartmentId=18999&MediaId=4638#sthash.xMmsIwjt.dpuf

The Junior group leader is expected to:

Perform research at an international high level
Show research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
Share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
Contribute to common activities at BRIC and DanStem such as seminars and PhD courses
Undertake a number of minor administrative duties

See more at: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=145296&DepartmentId=18999&MediaId=4638#sthash.xMmsIwjt.dpuf

REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant should be able to document:

A strong track-record in bioinformatics analysis, in particular of patient-derived genomics data, including expression, epigenetic analysis and mutational data.
Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
Willingness to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate

The associate professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

See more at: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=145296&DepartmentId=18999&MediaId=4638#sthash.xMmsIwjt.dpuf

TERMS

The employment will be as a tenure-track Associate Professor ("lektor") at BRIC, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The first appointment will be for six years. According to the Ministerial Circular and Protocol on Job Structure, appointment to the position of Associate Professor requires scientific qualifications of a PhD or equivalent scientific qualifications and documented scientific production at an international level.

Salary, supplement, pension and terms of employment are set by agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Currently, the gross annual salary is around 75.000 € incl. supplement plus pension of 17.1%. Depending on qualifications, a higher salary may be negotiated. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reduction ("researcher tax"), if they have not lived in Denmark the past 10 years.

See more at: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=145296&DepartmentId=18999&MediaId=4638#sthash.xMmsIwjt.dpuf

ABOUT US

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe's top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information please contact the Director of BRIC Kristian Helin kristian.helin[at]bric.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: http://www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

The application must be submitted in English and must include the following:

Application, including reasons for applying for this position (max 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae, including list of publications
Diplomas – all relevant certificates
Research plan (3‐5 pages)
Publications to be considered in the assessment (max 5)

Application procedure:
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at jobportal.ku.dk.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted.

Apply online: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=145296&DepartmentId=18999&MediaId=4638

DEADLINE

The closing date for applications is 23.59pm CET, July 10, 2017.

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