PPostdoc position to study molecular mechanisms in psychiatric disorders /ppWe are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 2-year position, who will join a team of molecular and cellular biologists and computational scientists studying psychiatric disorders to commence 1 August 2025 or after agreement. /ppInformation on the department can be found at : BRIC. /ppbOur research /b /ppOur group studies mechanisms that are responsible for neuronal specification, positioning and circuit formation during prenatal and postnatal brain development, and how these mechanisms are impaired in neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, and autism. We analyse mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders and human tissue to identify those neurons that are affected in a particular disorder, and how dysfunction of affected neurons contribute to brain circuit malformation and underlie cognitive impairment in human patients. Our work is highly interdisciplinary, from high-throughput analyses of single neurons in human and mouse tissues to functional studies of disease relevant genes in model systems. Importantly, we have an international network of collaborators for studying human brain disorders by a variety of frontline technologies and cooperate with several Hospitals for the most efficient transition from basic to translational studies. /ppbYour job /b /ppYou will investigate the mechanisms contributing to impaired brain function in psychiatric disorders using human patient tissues and animal models. Your work will be mainly wet-lab with some time spent on computational data analysis. You will integrate the data from human and animal tissues to determine molecular mechanisms of brain dysfunction in psychiatric disorders and to develop novel therapeutical targets. /ppbProfile /b /ppWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience : /ppbEssential experience and skills : /b /pulliYou have a PhD in Neuroscience. /liliYou have previous work experience studying mechanisms of psychiatric risk factors. /liliYou are highly experienced in single-cell omics wet-lab work. /liliYou have an active interest in studying developmental mechanisms in psychiatric disorders. /liliProficient communication skills and ability to work in teams. /liliExcellent English skills, written and spoken. /li /ulpbPlace of employment /b /ppThe place of employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art core facilities. /ppbTerms of employment /b /ppThe average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 August 2025 or after agreement. /ppSalary, pension, and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,700 DKK / approx. 5,100 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1% to your pension fund. /ppForeign 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. /ppThe position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020. /ppbQuestions /b /ppFor further information please contact Professor Konstantin Khodosevich on e-mail :. /ppForeign applicants may find this link useful : International Staff Mobility. /ppbApplication procedure /b /ppYour online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘ Apply now ’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents / attachments – all in PDF format : /pliMotivated letter of application (max. one page). /liliCV including education, work / research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant for the position. /liliA certified / signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do. /liliList of publications. /lipbDeadline for applications : 2 April 2025, 23.59pm CET /b /ppWe 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. /ppbThe further process /b /ppAfter the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him / herself. /ppThe applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. /ppThe University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. /ppPart 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. /ppJ-18808-Ljbffr /p #J-18808-Ljbffr