Postdoc: Strep A Vaccine Antigen & Assay Lead

KU - SUND - Kbh Ø; København; In loco; DKK 420.000 - 540.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Strep A Vaccine Research Group at NIVI, University of Copenhagen, seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead functional assay development for Strep A antigens and virulence factors. You will engage in recombinant protein production, enzymology, and antibody-function studies using human cell systems.

Expect a 24‑month term with potential extension; start Feb 2027 or soon after. Join a collaborative, international team at NIVI with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for career

Competenze

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology or closely related field.
• Significant hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting biochemical or protein-based functional assays.
• Strong expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Experience with molecular cloning and standard molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Mansioni

• Lead development and implementation of functional assays for Strep A antigens and virulence factors.
• Design, develop, optimize, and validate biochemical, enzymatic, cellular, and immunological assays.
• Contribute to recombinant protein production and characterization.
• Develop assays for evaluating antibody-mediated inhibition or neutralization of virulence mechanisms.
• Establish OPK and other cellular assays using human cell culture systems.
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, present results, and engage in conferences.

Conoscenze

PhD in relevant field

Protein biochemistry

Recombinant protein expression

Enzymology & functional assays

Mammalian cell culture

Formazione

PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Immunology

Strumenti

SPR

SEC-MALS

CD spectroscopy

Descrizione del lavoro

The Strep A Vaccine Research Group at NIVI, University of Copenhagen, seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead functional assay development for Strep A antigens and virulence factors. You will engage in recombinant protein production, enzymology, and antibody-function studies using human cell systems.

Expect a 24‑month term with potential extension; start Feb 2027 or soon after. Join a collaborative, international team at NIVI with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for career