The Danish Cancer Society is looking for a Ph.D. student to join the Cell Death and Metabolism (CDM) unit in the Danish Cancer Society Research Center (DCRC).
We offer a Ph.D. student position in an international environment with a strong record in generating new discoveries within the field of cancer biology. You will work under the supervision of senior scientist Kenji Maeda, on the research topics at the interface of cancer biology and lipid metabolism. You will participate in an international project taking place at the CDM unit, lead by Prof. Professor Marja Jäättelä, and in close collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg (EMBL-Heidelberg), Germany. The student will be enrolled in an appropriate program under the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
Work tasks
- To systematically investigate the regulations of lipid metabolism in human cancer cells and their pathological consequences
- To develop a novel, generic strategy to quantitatively measure lipid species at the sub-cellular levels using mass spectrometry
Education required
- Master degree in biomedicine, biology, biochemistry, human biology, or relevant discipline
Qualifications
- Experience with molecular and cellular biology-based techniques and in cancer biology, lipid metabolism, or membranes is an advantage
- Fluent communication in English
- High level of motivation and clear career goals
- Ability to work in a team
Additional information
- More information can be obtained directly from senior scientist Kenji Maeda, e-mail [email protected].
Work place
- The laboratories are located in a pleasant, smoke-free environment recently completely renovated and with modern interior equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We have plenty of room for social interactions and activities, and have several benefits for the personnel, such as health conscious canteen and a daily selection of free fruit, well-functioning sports activities, and an inspiring art society. The everyday working language is English.
We offer a position with 37 hours a week with lunch break included. Salary will be provided according to the current agreements between the Danish Cancer Society and the relevant trade union.
Application and closing date for applications
Deadline for application is October 20, 2015. The selected candidates will be invited for a personal interview. The position is available from 1 January 2016.
- The application should be written in English including a letter of motivation, CV, and at least one reference from previous working place.
- The application labelled ‘Cell Death and Metabolism’ should be submitted through the electronic form at the Danish Cancer Society’s homepage:
- Click the link for the appropriate position at the Danish Cancer Society Research Center
- Click the link: Apply for position.
Then enter your contact information and attachments. Please note that attached documents must be either Word (doc/docx) or Adobe (pdf).
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