Postdoctoral position in cell division and cancer biology, Denmark

A postdoc position is open in the newly started Nilsson Group at BRIC,University of Copenhagen. Research in the group focuses onunderstanding how the spindle assembly checkpoint controls progressionthrough mitosis and how this is deregulated in cancer cells.The project aims at elucidating the role of the essential cell cycleregulator Cdc20 in promoting aneuploidy and chromosome instability incancer cells. A range of techniques including culturing of cancer celllines and time-lapse microscopy will be employed in the project.Strong candidates with a PhD in Life Sciences are encouraged to apply.The successful candidate should have strong experience in molecularand cellular biology. Previous experience in culturing differentmammalian cell lines will be an advantage. Excellent technical skillsand the capacity for productive self-directed research is aprerequisite.BRIC is located close to the center of Copenhagen and has excellentresearch facilities in modern laboratories and offers outstandingworking conditions in a young, dynamic and international researchenvironment. More information about BRIC and the research of NilssonGroup on www.bric.ku.dkThe appointment is for 2 years and scheduled to start January, 2010.Salary, supplement, pension and terms of employment are set byagreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederationof Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Currently, themonthly postdoc salary begins around 4.150 Euro incl. supplement pluspension of ca. 700 Euro. Depending on qualifications, a higher salarymay be negotiated. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligiblefor tax reductions, if they have not lived in Denmark the last 3years.Please contact Jakob Nilsson for further information, jakob.nilsson@bric.ku.dkApplicants should submit 3 printed copies of the applicationcontaining curriculum vitae, publication list and copies of degreecertificates. The applications should to be sent to Jakob Nilsson,BRIC, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark. Pleasemark the envelopes “Postdoc Nilsson”. Furthermore, the applicantsshould arrange for two letters of recommendation send directly toJakob Nilsson.Application deadline: October 9, 2009at 12.00am. Only printed applications sent by ordinary post andreceived no later than the deadline are taken into consideration.BRIC and University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity ofsociety and welcome applications from all qualified candidatesregardless of personal background.courtesy: www.scholarship-positions.com