Post Doctoral position in the EIC Pathfinder project GLUCOTYPES in the field of innovative approaches to advancing the treatment of diabetes and optimized nutrition for healthy living | |
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Post Doctoral position in the EIC Pathfinder project GLUCOTYPES in the field of innovative approaches to advancing the treatment of diabetes and optimized nutrition for healthy living We are offering a post doctoral position at the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) with the Wandall Group, commencing from January 1st 2025 or after agreement. The position is fixed term for 3 years and full time (37 working hour in average per week). Glucotypes: Type 2 diabetes, affecting 1 in 10 people and causing over 114,000 deaths annually in Europe, remains a significant public health challenge. Despite extensive research, there is still limited understanding of how the disease develops and how diet influences blood sugar control. In this project you will be part of a team of scientists from five European countries that aims to address this by studying "glucotypes," or early patterns of blood sugar deviations through an expert look at nutrition, metabolism, the gut microbiome, glycoprofiles, and machine learning. In the sub-program you will be heading, the goal is to uncover molecular signatures based on glycan and glycoproteomic changes linked to these glucotypes, potentially leading to precision nutrition strategies and improved prevention methods. The research will also pave the way for clinical trials to test personalized diets’ effectiveness on cardiometabolic health, offering hope for better diabetes prevention and management. Our research 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. Principal supervisor: Professor Hans H. Wandall, e-mail: hhwsund.ku.dk . Start date: 1 January 2025 or after agreement. Duration: 3 years. The successful candidate will conduct independent research related to the topics above at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). We expect the candidate to engage in an active research environment and take part in student guidance. Profile Key criteria for the assessment of applicants for the postdoc position :
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Applicants should be highly organized and motivated to carry out research related to the topics described above. Candidates with prior experience in glycobiology, organoid models, virology, and/or quantitative glycoproteomics will receive advantaged consideration. Place of employment More information can be found at ?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficmm.ku.dk%2Fenglish%2F&module=jobs&id=2965319" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficmm.ku.dk%2Fenglish%2F&module=jobs&id=2965319" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://icmm.ku.dk/english/ . Terms of employment 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 Foreign applicants may find this link useful: ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fism.ku.dk%2F&module=jobs&id=2965319" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fism.ku.dk%2F&module=jobs&id=2965319" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility). Application procedure
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16 October 2024, 23.59 p.m. CEST . 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 Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation - with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture - creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. ContactHans H. Wandall E-mail: hhwsund.ku.dk InfoApplication deadline: 16-10-2024 Employment start: 01-01-2025 Working hours: Full time Department/Location: Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) Search all vacancies | |
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