Staff Scientist — Antipathogenic Drug Discovery

KU SUND Mærsk Tårnet; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 680,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen’s Costerton Biofilm Center seeks a Staff Scientist in Antipathogenic Drug Research to advance projects inhibiting toxin production by Staphylococcus aureus. You will lead experimentation, coordinate with collaborators and supervise junior researchers in a dynamic, international environment.

The role focuses on independent experimental design, data management, and dissemination of findings through publications and conferences. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in molecular microbiology or related field.
• Experience in antipathogenic drug research.
• Experience working with Staphylococcus aureus.
• Experience with diverse molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with transcriptomics and bioinformatic tools.
• Experience in preparing scientific reports, manuscripts and presentations.
• Experience supervising students, junior researchers and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within milestones and budgets.
• Excellent written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and carry out the project in accordance with objectives, milestones, budget and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with laboratory staff and collaborators and supervise students or junior researchers where relevant.
• Maintain research documentation and data-management and ensure compliance with safety, integrity and institutional requirements.
• Prepare scientific publications, conference presentations, seminars, reports and outreach activities.
• Develop follow-up research directions, collaborations and applications for further funding.
• Independently determine day-to-day priorities, experimental design and coordination of collaborations within the framework.

Skills

Antipathogenic drug research

Staphylococcus aureus

Molecular biology techniques

Transcriptomics & bioinformatics

Scientific reporting & presentations

Supervision of students/researchers

English communication

Education

MSc/PhD in molecular microbiology

Tools

Bioinformatics workflows

Job description

The University of Copenhagen’s Costerton Biofilm Center seeks a Staff Scientist in Antipathogenic Drug Research to advance projects inhibiting toxin production by Staphylococcus aureus. You will lead experimentation, coordinate with collaborators and supervise junior researchers in a dynamic, international environment.

The role focuses on independent experimental design, data management, and dissemination of findings through publications and conferences. English communication is essential.