BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
With an interest in target discovery and drug development for osteoarthritis
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled scientist to join our dynamic team working on an exciting osteoarthritis research project.
The job
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in conducting animal experiments, performing in vitro screenings, and working with primary cell cultures from rat joints. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of novel osteoarthritis therapies and mature the project towards commercialization.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and conduct animal studies to investigate the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and evaluate potential therapeutic interventions.
- Perform in vitro screenings of compounds using primary cell cultures derived from rat joints, including chondrocytes and synoviocytes.
- Analyse data from animal models and in vitro experiments, utilizing various biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance research projects and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical guidelines for animal research.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in biology, biomedicine, veterinary science, or a related field.
- Strong background in animal handling, preferably with experience in rodent models of disease.
- Proficient in in vitro techniques, including cell culture, PCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
- Familiarity with osteoarthritis pathology and experience working with joint tissues are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced research environment.
We Offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position.
- A stimulating work environment at the forefront of drug delivery research
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate team making a difference in the field of osteoarthritis research.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 23 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time)
. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Assoc. Prof. Jonas R Henriksen, jhen@dtu.dk
.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 23-02-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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