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Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of cancer treatment? Do you want to be at the forefront of radiopharmaceutical development? And do you have hands-on experience working in cell laboratories? If so, we invite you to apply for the position as Molecular Biologist in our research group at the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Odense University Hospital. The position is available from 1st of October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. Application deadline: 15th of September 2023.
About Us
Our Preclinical Research Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear physics, biomedicine, and molecular biology. We are primarily focused on developing and evaluating new radiopharmaceuticals for PET-imaging and receptor-targeted precision radiotherapies of cancer using unconventional radionuclides.
Our Mission
We aim to revolutionize the treatment of aggressive cancers (such as brain, breast, and lung cancers) by developing curative treatments that target cancer stem cells. Our innovative approach involves theranostic technologies and novel drug delivery techniques. We utilize a unique class of targeted radioactive molecules that deliver precise radiation doses, capable of eradicating cancer cells at the single cell level.
Our Funding and Network
Our research is generously funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Independent Research Fund Denmark, the Innovation Fund Denmark, The Danish Cancer Society, among other foundations. We collaborate with partners across the full spectrum of radiopharmaceutical development in several countries within and outside the EU.
The Position
As Molecular Biologist in our research group you will be part of a highly multidisciplinary group of researchers working with radiopharmaceutical development. You will be daily manager of our cell laboratory where new radiopharmaceuticals are evaluated in advanced cell assays before they proceed to in vivo animal studies. You will have the opportunity to establish your own research within the field of radiobiology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily manager of our cell laboratory
- Setting up new equipment, assays and protocols
- Supervising students and assisting researchers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of experiments
- Analyzing experimental results to develop, optimize and troubleshoot analytical methods for our radiopharmaceutical development
Qualifications
We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated and ambitious scientists with:
- A PhD degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedicine, or a similar field
- Experience with cell culturing
- Experience in radiobiology is an advantage
- Knowledge of and experience with modern techniques used in cell biology
- Good communication and collaborative skills and an interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment
- Full proficiency in spoken and written English.
Experience with the following will be an advantage:
- Handling of radioisotopes
- Cancer stem cells and stem cell markers
- Preparing cells for animal experiments
Research Environment
The research unit is domiciled in the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital and is engaged in research and development within the field of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine. The unit carries out clinical and basic research of high quality in collaboration with hospital departments and centres at OUH, the University of Southern Denmark, and national and international partners.
Our clinical research widely utilizes apparatus and equipment in use for functional diagnostics and molecular imaging in the daily routine. The research unit is equipped with five PET/CTs, one PET/MR, four SPECT/CTs, and three gamma cameras as well as two cyclotrons, radiopharmaceutical and radiochemical laboratories. We also have a cell laboratory for studying cellular uptake and response to diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
In collaboration with the Biomedical Laboratory, SDU, mice and rats are examined in our Preclinical Imaging Core Facility using a dedicated PET/CT/SPECT scanner that is an element of the Danish Molecular Bioimaging Centre (DaMBIC) at the SDU.
All research in the department is conducted to improve patient treatment, regardless of whether we study new clinical applications, specific atoms and isotopes, new radiochemical compounds, or cellular behavior and responses to intervention. Our research fields offer unique opportunities unmet by any other modalities, as PET/CT and PET/MR allow for tracing molecules in the organism. We expect that our examinations will have a significant impact on patient management and healthcare cost.
We offer a unique and stimulating work environment, both scientifically and socially, with close collaboration with other research groups at Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark. We provide great guidance and knowledge of radiopharmaceutical development and biological evaluation of novel compounds for cancer treatment.
Application
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
The application must be submitted electronically and must contain (as pdf.- or docx.-files):
- A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
- A detailed CV
- A complete and numbered list of publications and conference abstracts
- Copies of diplomas, PhD as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades
- At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. Please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
- Inclusion of a research plan for your proposed research (max. one page excluding references) will be an advantage but this is not compulsory.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent.
The hospital wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Odense Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Odense Universitets Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-09-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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