Associate Professor of Synaptic Plasticity and Forgetting
Department of Biomedicine
We offer a vibrant international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The Department employs some 450 people and covers a range of research areas within Biomedicine. We contribute to the Bachelor’s degree programs in medicine, molecular medicine, odontology and the Master’s degree programs in biomedical engineering and medical chemistry. Our infrastructure is well developed with modern laboratories, core and animal facilities, and you will work in the brand new ‘Skou Building’. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.
Your job responsibilities
As Associate Professor of Synaptic Plasticity and Memory Modulation your primary tasks will be research and research-based teaching. You will teach and supervise students at pre- and postgraduate level, and you will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with both Danish and international colleagues.
The focus of this position is leading research on the molecular and circuit mechanisms of forgetting. The successful candidate will integrate state-of-the-art techniques such as optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology, calcium imaging by Miniscopes, and spatial transcriptomics to elucidate how VPS10P domain receptors modulate memory decay.
Your main tasks will consist of:
- Conducting independent research of high international quality, including publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Leading a research programme investigating the neurobiology of forgetting.
- Teaching, mentoring, and examining bachelor’s and master’s degree students, as well as supervising PhD students.
- Contributing to the attraction of external research funding to support ongoing and future projects.
- Engaging in outreach activities and scientific dissemination to the broader public.
- Participating in departmental and faculty-level initiatives to develop the research and teaching environment.
You will report to Professor Anders Nykjær and the Head of Department.
The successful candidate must be proficient in optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology, mouse behavior, and have a proven track-record within the research field of forgetting.
Your competences
- The candidate must have demonstrated independent research-related qualifications at high international level within the research field of circuit mechanisms and forgetting. Research experience within the field of VPS10P-domain receptor biology is an advantage. You are a clear communicator with experience in supervision and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experience with the establishment of PhD courses and external research collaborations will be a plus. The ideal candidate demonstrates a track record in securing competitive research funding. International pre- and postdoctoral experience is expected.
- A proven track record in optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology, network analysis and in mouse behavior and memory-related measures.
- The applicant should have completed a University Pedagogical Course and substantially contributed to teaching activities for graduate and undergraduate students.
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are friendly and helpful and able to contribute to a good work environment.
We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. International applicants are expected to learn Danish, and Aarhus University arranges Danish teaching.
In order to be assessed as qualified for an Associate Professor position, you must meet these academic criteria.
Shortlisting will be used.
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Anders Nykjær tel.: (+45) 28992384.
Your place of work will be the Danish National Research Foundation center of excellence PROMEMO at the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience – DANDRITE, Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews on June 27, 2025.
Terms of employment
- Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of appointment as an assistant professor, but may also be obtained in other ways.
- The applicant is required to have completed a university pedagogical programme or an equivalent programme.
- Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
- The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
- Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
- The yearly base salary for a fulltime associate professor is DKK 650.004,18 (including a position related supplement, a pre-agreed associate professor supplememt and pension (17.1%)). Additional supplement(s) can be negotiated dependent on experience, special qualifications and performance of special functions. Authorisation supplement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
- Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
- Travel and moving expenses may be covered according to the employee in question and, to a limited extent, the accompanying family.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Application
Your application must include the following:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma
- Template for applicant - associate professor
- A list of publications
- A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
- The five publications stated as the most important in the 'Template for applicant - associate professor' must be submitted
- Research plan, which is part of the 'Template to applicant - associate professor' can be uploaded separately (optional)
- Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)
We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
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