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Identification of compounds that are potential drugs targeting the putative breast cancer oncogene KDM5B
The Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is offering a two-year post doctoral position/assistant professor withinIdentification
of compounds that are potential drugs targeting the putative breast cancer oncogene KDM5Bcommencing January 1 2014 or soon thereafter.
The project is a collaboration between Assoc. Prof. Henrik Franzyk from the Natural Product Research group and the Chromatin Modifications group from Biostructural
Research, both units located at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology.
Brief project description
The project aims at the identification of new peptide- and oligonucleotide-based scaffolds for potential drugs targeting the histone demethylase and putative oncogene KDM5B. The position will be anchored at the Biostructural Research section, Department
of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen. The Biostructural Research section provides the basis for structural and functional studies of a wide range of different proteins involved in health and disease.
Further information
For further information, please contact Professor Michael Gajhede[log in to unmask],
tel. +45 3533 6407.
Qualifications required
The preferred applicant will be an experimentally oriented scientist who preferably has experience with structural biology and enzymatic assays. The applicant should also have an interest in peptide chemistry.
Terms of employment
The terms of employment and payment are according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
As an equal opportunities employer, the University of Copenhagen encourages all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, age, religion and ethnic origin.
Application
Applications should include the following parts:
1) Application cover letter indicating motivation
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Copies of relevant diplomas
4) A complete list of publications indicating articles relevant to the position, including copies of these articles (max. 5)
5) Recommendation letters if relevant
The parts must be clearly labeled with the above-mentioned numbers.
Applications will not be taken into consideration, if the requirements listed above are not met.
The application will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this position to apply.
Please submit the application with the required attachments by clicking on "apply online" below. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date
for applications is 23:59, November 1 2013.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Faculty of Health Sciences comprises app. 7500 students, app. 1500 PhD students and app. 3200 employees. The Faculty creates new knowledge and recognition through its core activities: research, teaching,
knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions for the benefit of patients and the community.
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