Postdoc in Neuroscience with focus on epileptogenesis
The position is an externally funded research position where you as a member of the Mikkelsen lab will be exploring the mechanisms involved in epileptogenesis. The work will be done at the Neurobiology Research Unit, Rigshospitalet, in close collaboration with other members of the team as well as clinical researchers at the Epilepsy clinic, Neurology Centre.
Information on the department of Neuroscience can be found at: www.in.ku.dk
Information about NRU: www.nru.dk
Our research
Our experimental and clinical teams explore the changes occurring in the brain under the progression of treatment resistant epilepsy. We are particular interested in understanding the mechanisms behind treatment resistance in temporal lobe epilepsy. It is believed that neuronal normal networks under the progression of the disease becomes dysfunctional. Probably also non-neuronal cells and neuroinflammation are involved in this pathology. We are interested in defining these changes, by identifying the cells and mechanisms involved in the pathology both in animal models of disease as well as in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy.
The research team consists today of one post doc, two PhD students, and three master students in neuroscience, molecular biomedicine and human biology. We work together in a productive, diverse, creative, and interdisciplinary environment where we discuss our work and science in more general terms. We also work together with strong international partners.
Your job
You will apply histological, molecular and biochemical methods to explore the role of presynaptic proteins in animal models of epilepsy, in cellular models, and in clinical samples. The work is highly translational and will involve a variety of technologies to identify the expression of synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) and other synaptic proteins under various conditions. We expect you will be able to design and conduct neurobiological research studies independently and professionally together with junior scientists in the team that you supervise. You will be communicating your results at internal meetings, at conferences and in scientific publications, so communications skills are important in this role. We emphasise personal relationships and collaborations.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a PhD in Life sciences
- You are highly experienced in one or more of the following disciplines: Histology, in situ hybridisation ie RNA scope, PCR technologies, immunocytochemistry, protein detection methods, cell culture, and fluid assays
- You have an active interest in neuroscience and neuropharmacology
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams are essential
- Excellent English skills written and spoken
Experience in publication and grant writing, as well as scientific communication in general is important criteria
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Neurobiology Research Unit, Rigshospitalet. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 November 2025 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,733 DKK/approx. 5,100 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign 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.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Professor, Jens Mikkelsen, jens.mikkelsen@sund.ku.dk or Professor, Lars Pinborg, pinborg@nru.dk; www.sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
- List of publications.
Deadline for applications: 17 June 2025, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed 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 http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 37
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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