BACKGROUND

A 3-years postdoctoral position is available in the group of Prof. Kristian Helin at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. Research in the group is focused on identifying novel mechanisms and genes involved in the development of human cancer. In the recent years, the group has made several outstanding contributions to the field of Epigenetics and Cancer.

Area of research:
For our ongoing efforts to understand the molecular mechanisms leading to cancer, we are currently analyzing the function of several transcription factors, chromatin remodeling complexes and "epigenetic enzymes". This involves the generation of large sets of high-throughput sequencing data based on techniques such as ChIP-seq, RNA-seq and genome sequencing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our bioinformatics postdoc, you will be working closely with a group of biologists and be involved in design of projects and analysis of data. Moreover, you will have the possibility to closely interact with scientists and staff at the Bioinformatics center, situated in the same building as BRIC.

REQUIREMENTS

If you have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics and related fields and are highly motivated and ambitious, we encourage you to apply. You should also have excellent skills in both programming and communication and have a strong interest in interacting with biologists.

LOCALE

The employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. BRIC is located close to the centre of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a young, dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a number of core facilities shared between the 20 research groups at BRIC and the neighbor Finsen laboratory. We have weekly journal clubs, data clubs and seminars with invited speakers. More about Helin Group, the Bioinformatics center and BRIC on http://www.bric.ku.dk

TERMS

The appointment is for 3 years and scheduled to start as soon as possible.

COMPENSATION

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Academics Central organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts around 31.400 DKK/ca. 4.220 Euro plus 17,1% in pension. Depending on qualifications, a higher salary may be negotiated. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application for must be submitted electronically via this advertisement found on http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/.

For further information on the position please contact Kristian Helin, kristian.helin[at]bric.ku.dk. NB: Please do not send applications to this e-mail.

DEADLINE

Deadline is January 28.