25 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Copenhagen, Denmark

The Self, Health, and Romantic Processes (SHaRP) group seeks to examine how relational factors impact mental health and health behaviors. We recently received grant funding to develop a better understanding of perceptions of IPV as well as the intra-personal and interpersonal factors that lead people to become violent in their romantic relationships (see description below). Data suggests that up to 28% of Danish women and 12% of Danish men experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at some point in their lives, and international data suggests that the numbers might be even higher; it is internationally acknowledged that these numbers likely underestimate the prevalence of IPV, depending on how IPV was measured. The research and clinical practice literature is wrought with inconsistencies regarding definitions and measurement of IPV, and lay persons’ perceptions of what is IPV are even less clear.

We are now looking for a post-doc researcher to study the emerging scenes for Islamic art in Scandinavia. It will identify where interaction takes place when the art world intersects with Muslim piety and follow the reception and reactions in the Muslim communities – and back to the artists’ studios. These artworks often combine visual arts, music, literature and performance and the scene can be performance stages, art galleries, literary forums as well as social media but even more so websites that are part of the artistic work and in interactive dialogue with its audience. Rather than geographical limitations, emphasis is expected to be put on transnational contacts and events. The researcher is expected to carry out an independent research project under supervision and as a result publish two academic articles that analyse aesthetic considerations and the pious reflection behind the artwork, including its use of Islamic resources. The documentation can hopefully result in a small digital exhibition.

The project “Towards a new model of communicative competence in multilingual higher education” addresses research questions related to 1) the communicative abilities that are needed to engage with tasks and activities, i.e., the language use domains, represented in the EMI classroom across the three university settings, i.e.,  University of Copenhagen (UCPH), University of Vienna (UV), and Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers) ; 2) the aspects of communicative competence that assignments in the EMI courses across the three university contexts require; 3) perceptions and reflections on effective communication in EMI in introspective stimulated recall interviews with students and lecturers; and 4) the similarities and differences of the language use domains in the EMI classrooms across the three university contexts. Cross-contextual analyses of the EMI language use domain in three university cases (UCPH, UV, and Chalmers) will be applied to address the research questions. To sustain the richness and uniqueness of the cases, each case will be analyzed first independently and then comparatively by constructing meaningful linkages and relationships among cases.

We are hiring a research postdoc in field linguistics for the ERC funded project SUAHIST, based at the University of Copenhagen. The postdoc will be working remotely in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, in close collaboration with two teams of linguists documenting lexicon and narratives in the Uto-Aztecan languages Wixárika and Náayeri, under the remote supervision of Dr. Magnus Pharao Hansen at the Institute of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

The primary responsibilities of the position will be to participate in building the two databases, to coordinate the work of the two teams, and to manage the lexical databases maintaining its data quality. Other responsibilities will include text collection through field work in the communities, as well as transcription and glossing, and certain administrative tasks in the management of the operations of the field teams and coordination with the University of Copenhagen-based team. The job will also require occasional short term stays in Denmark, as well as possibly travel to present research at conferences in Europe and the US.

A two-year postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Section for Computational and RNA Biology, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen. The position will be available from July 1st, 2024 or thereafter and there is possibility of extending after the two years. The specific projects involve analyzing large amounts of multi-omic data from several ethnic groups, including Danes, Pakistani and Greenlanders. The multi-omic data include whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing data, gut microbiome, proteomics and metabolomics data. Depending on the interests of the successful applicant, the focus will be  either on comparing different ethnic groups or on the Greenlandic population where we have both multi-omic data, deep phenotype data and whole genome data for a large cohort. It is also possible to work on related method development depending on the wishes of the applicant.

CrisisCultureFood explores developments and changes in the Danish food culture in the light of the ongoing climate crisis and the global inflation crisis. The research project will, with a prospective qualitative research design, create knowledge about the unfolding process of how societal crisis interact with food culture and food practices in Denmark. With qualitative in-depth interviews, it will explore potential transitions in practices and concerns and values expressed through consumption. Further, the project will establish a qualitative panel to be followed over time, including 60 adults (aged 18-60).

The project will be carried out by a research group led by Associate professor Kia Ditlevsen. The group will consist of the postdoctoral researcher, a PhD-student, and Kia Ditlevsen.

To this end, this postdoc project aims to take RNA degradation research the next level by combining state of the art transcriptomic readouts from cells – already produced, using diverse sequencing methods including long-read nanopore-sequencing with a protocol developed by the group –   with of machine learning methods. We aim to identify sequence signals that are predictive of diverse aspects of nuclear RNA degradation, and others in the group will test the causality of these predictions in the laboratory.

We are looking for postdoc candidates with experience in natural product biosynthesis in plants who wish to uncover the QA pathway in lupins and other legumes. Relevant experience in alkaloid biosynthesis will be a plus. Other desirable experience includes knowledge of enzymatic reaction mechanisms, natural product purification and structural characterization, and advanced molecular biology skills.

The research group carries out research and teaching in the areas of enzootic and zoonotic viral infections in animals. Our research focus on zoonotic aspects of swine influenza viruses, but we are also involved in research on other viral infections in pigs and other production animals. The group consists of two professors, two assistant professors, eight postdocs, five PhD Students, two laboratory technicians and a bunch of master and bachelor students… with almost equal gender balance. We are always very busy, but have a good, international working environment with lots of humor, cake club and flexible work assignments.

We are looking for postdoc candidates with a background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology, who wish to uncover the biosynthesis and transport of anti-nutrients in promising legume crops. Relevant experience includes natural product synthesis, elucidation of metabolic pathways, discovery & characterization of transporters, or nutritional improvement of crops using biotechnology.

We are looking for a talented, highly motivated, and creative scientist interested in working in a strong interdisciplinary environment. The successful candidate must have strong programming skills and preferably direct experience with the modeling and simulations of fluid or solid mechanics (for example by use of finite element/volume methods, discrete element methods or kinetic methods). Excellent English skills, both written and oral are required. The successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in either computer science, Earth sciences, mathematics, physics, or in related disciplines.

Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) is composed of 5 research groups and hosts about 10 post docs and 15 PhD students in addition to Master students and guest researchers. CCG strives to be a leader in glycosciences in pioneering the transformation of the field towards wider integration into mainstream cell biology by developing experimental strategies, informatics approaches, and sustainable resources amenable not only to experts. We aim to facilitate the discovery of diseases caused by altered glycosylation, develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and identify new ways to design and produce improved glycoprotein drugs. CCG is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and training Center located on the 10th floor of the new Mærsk Tower science building within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). CCG has state-of-the-art facilities for mass spectrometry, mass photometry, flow cytometry, cell engineering, and glycan arrays, and group leaders hold diverse expertise in all areas of glycosciences. Our core valuables include glycoproteome data and bioinformatics tools, validated gene editing tools, glycoengineered cell libraries, and design matrices for the recombinant production of glycotherapeutics. CCG hosts an international seminar series, PhD courses in glycobiology and gene editing, and participates in ICMMs education program. CCG also houses a spin-out (GlycoDisplay ApS) dedicated to developing improved glycoprotein drugs.

The Centre for Star and Planet Formation (Starplan) is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on understanding the formation of planetary systems, including the Solar System, using a multidisciplinary approach that combines astronomy, astrophysics and cosmochemistry. The main focus of these research positions is centered on elucidating the timescales and processes leading to the formation of the Solar System, including the accretion and differentiation of rocky planets using a wide range of analytical techniques, including isotope geochemistry, innovative nano-analysis techniques for investigation of extra-terrestrial material and remote sensing. In detail, research topics include the Solar System’s presolar heritage, the formation, thermal processing and mass transport of early formed solids, the Solar System’s nucleosynthetic diversity and the formation history and evolution of Mars. Further information on the Institute is linked at https://globe.ku.dk and about Starplan at https://globe.ku.dk/research/starplan/.  

The Center for Quantum Devices at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship to investigate the emergence of topological superconductivity in Josephson junction arrays based on epitaxial semiconductor-superconductor hybrid materials.

Candidates should have a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics, mesoscopic electron transport, or experimental solid-state quantum information science. The project combines nanofabrication, low-temperature measurements using a cryofree dilution refrigerator, low-noise and high-frequency electrical measurement techniques, data analysis, and close collaboration with theoretical physicists. Scientific writing and communication will be in English. The role involves close collaboration with our partner, the University of Washington, and may include extended scientific exchange visits to their laboratories. The position may also include the performance of other duties.

 

(18) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics at BRIC

Deadline : 14 March 2024

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We are a multidisciplinary research group with a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience. We conduct non-invasive electrophysiological and neuroimaging experiments in healthy human and neurologically impaired volunteers with the aim of elucidating the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying improved performance of movement. We work in close collaboration with neurorehabilitation centers and clinical departments of neurology and neuropediatrics in Denmark and abroad in order to test new ideas and concepts in clinical practice as quickly and efficiently as possible. It is an important aspect of the research group that we aim for diversity and inclusiveness. We have an equal gender representation and we have multiple nationalities and educational backgrounds represented in the group. We continuously recruit students and young researchers to the group through our involvement in the pregraduate and postgraduate education programmes at the University of Copenhagen. This ensures a wide age distribution in the group.

We are a multidisciplinary research group with a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience. We conduct non-invasive electrophysiological and neuroimaging experiments in healthy human volunteers with the aim of elucidating the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying improved performance of movement. We work in close collaboration with neurorehabilitation centers and clinical departments of neurology and neuropediatrics in Denmark and abroad in order to test new ideas and concepts in clinical practice as quickly and efficiently as possible. It is an important aspect of the research group that we aim for diversity and inclusiveness. We have an equal gender representation and we have multiple nationalities and educational backgrounds represented in the group. We continuously recruit students and young researchers to the group through our involvement in the pregraduate and postgraduate education programmes at the University of Copenhagen. This ensures a wide age distribution in the group.

Genome instability is a hallmark of inherited human disorders and age-related diseases such as neurodegeneration and cancer. Eukaryotic genomes are replicated by complex molecular machines called replisomes, which frequently encounter naturally occurring ‘obstacles’ that can prevent faithful DNA replication and induce genome instability. Covalent DNA-protein crosslinks (DPCs) are one such obstacle and are estimated to occur at thousands of sites/genome/day in proliferating cells. Eukaryotic cells require multiple mechanisms to overcome DPCs, including replication-coupled proteolysis (‘DPC repair’). 

Microalgae are among the most promising organisms for production of food and high-value biomolecules. But, high production costs due to low yield in cultivation prohibit commercial exploitation.

The project addresses this fundamental challenge in microalgae biotechnology related to alleviating the limitations on yield imposed by inefficient acquisition of macronutrients and bottlenecks in carbon partitioning.

C. reinhardtii is the most characterized microalgae and has been targeted as a production platform for a range of high-value products for medical, nutritional, and industrial use. We will use C.reinhardtii as a “play-ground” model system for developing, testing and optimizing transport engineering research ideas for enabling efficient mixotrophic growth.

The successful project will advance C. reinhardtii towards cost-efficient multipurpose cultivation in scalable industrial bioreactors. Moreover, we will deliver a transport engineering technology- and knowledge platform for trophic conversion of any microalgae to enable high-yielding mixotrophic cultivation on sugar and thereby contribute to unleashing the full potential of microalgae in food production and synthetic biology.

Genome editing is to a very large degree driven by developments of the CRISPR technology of which the computational strategies key in both data analysis and algorithm for optimization experimental design of data and gene editing itself. In the current project methods for multiplex gRNA design targeting network modules will be developed taking outset in existing computational strategies, e.g. (Xiang et. al., Nat Comm, 2021; Corsi et al., Nat Comm, 2022). The research group is involved in several computational CRISPR projects, while working on a range of bioinformatical aspects both algorithm, data and omics-wise. The research group is located on Frederiksberg Campus. Our research environment is highly international and stimulating. We frequently organize seminars, workshops, summer schools with international speakers and have retreats with our international collaborators.

The successful candidate will join an international research group that views the patient first, utilizing genome-wide technologies, high-throughput robotics screening, as well as approaches in patient-derived 3D cell culturing and in vivo models. This project will include global metabolomics, metabolic spatial imaging (MALDI-MSI), transcriptomics and more.

A requirement for this position is an established track record in metabolomics and informatics with strong prior experience within liver cancer biology. Emphasis will be given to a candidate with a proven background in cancer and/or liver metabolomics.

The project is focused on developing peptide modulators of GABAB receptor associated protein-protein interactions (PPIs) which presents a novel target within cognitive enhancing. Specifically, the aim of the project is to i) develop peptide-based modulators exclusively targeting presynaptic GABAB receptors; ii) perform target engagement and functional characterization of the developed modulators in vitro and iii) advance lead compounds by therapeutic maturation for in vivo studies in relevant mouse models to examine cognition enhancing effects.