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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for a 2-year postdoctoral position in palaeoproteomics to commence on 1 October 2023, or as soon as possible afterwards. The position is part of the ERC funded project PROSPER, which aims to elucidate the evolutionary relationships between Middle and Late Pleistocene hominins via the analysis of ancient proteomes. The position is based in a research group composed of evolutionary and molecular biologists, palaeoanthropologists and archaeologists with a fascination for human evolution research.
Information on the Globe Institute can be found at https://globe.ku.dk.
Our research
The Biomolecular Palaeoanthropology group within the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution is a recently established research group at the Globe Institute. We study human evolution across the last one million years, addressing questions of relevance at the intersection of biology, palaeoanthropology, and archaeology. In particular, we have strong interests in 1) understanding the phylogenetic and population genetic relationships between past hominins within this period, 2) exploring the biomolecular content of the hominin skeleton in life history frameworks, and 3) recovering behavioural information contained in zooarchaeological datasets through biomolecular approaches. We develop and utilize a range of biomolecular methods, primarily the analysis of ancient proteins through protein mass spectrometry. We strive to integrate the generated insights with additional lines of (bio)molecular and archaeological evidence. Further information on the research group can be found at https://globe.ku.dk/research/evogenomics/welker-group/. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Frido Welker or other group members for (in)formal questions!
Your job
We seek an enthusiastic, creative individual with a strong background in evolutionary biology, palaeoanthropology, the archaeological sciences, or associated disciplines. You will join our research group in the context of PROSPER, an ERC Starting Grant project aimed at developing new analytical approaches to unravel the phyloproteomic relationships between several Middle and Late Pleistocene hominin populations, including the emergence and dispersal of our own species. The project involves collaboration with a range of international partners from various continents and scientific backgrounds. We are in the process of generating a range of skeletal proteomes from hominin fossils distributed across the last 1 million years, as well as associated proteomes from animal fossils. In addition, PROSPER aims to generate comparative datasets dedicated to proteomic and phylogenetic method development for a range of palaeoanthropological research questions. The ideal candidate has an interest in contributing to the data analysis components of our research, including the phylogenetic analysis of ancient skeletal proteomes, or further development of our laboratory-based proteomic data generation. Based on mutual agreement, there is the opportunity for exploring individual research interests and initiatives within the PROSPER project.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have, or will soon have, a PhD in (human) population genomics, archaeogenetics, proteomics, archaeological sciences, or a related field.
- You either have skills in 1. computational data analysis associated with genomic/proteomic datasets or 2. experience in ancient biomolecular research (including wet-lab work).
- The ability to address novel research questions in a creative manner.
- You have an active interest in human evolution and human population history.
- Proficient communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Excellent English language skills.
- Experience with the writing of computational pipelines, including working on an HPC cluster.
- Knowledge of proteomics/protein mass spectrometry or population genomic datasets.
- A background and interest in ancient biomolecules.
- You have an excellent scientific track-record, including publication(s) in high-quality, peer-reviewed international journals.
The place of employment is at the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the Globe Institute (Øster Farimagsgade 5A, 1353 Copenhagen).
About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.
The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year. Researchers that have not been tax liable in Denmark for the last 10 years can apply for a special (reduced) tax scheme. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 years. Starting date is 1 October 2023 or as soon as possible afterwards upon mutual agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently the monthly salary starts at 36,291.44 DKK/approx. 4,870 EUR (April 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
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.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Associate Professor Dr. Frido Welker at frido.welker@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:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. 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 on the expected completion of the PhD degree has to be attached.
4. List of publications.
Application deadline: 31 July 2023, 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 themselves.
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 the end of August 2023.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Tårnby Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
KU-CENTER FOR SUNDHED OG SAMFUND, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 København K
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 31-07-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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