Assistant Professor of Plant Molecular Biology & Genome Editing

Institut for Idræt og Ernæring v/ Københavns Universitet; Pludual; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Un institut de recherche renommé cherche un professeur assistant en biologie moléculaire des plantes et édition du génome. Le candidat idéal contribuera à des projets de recherche ainsi qu'à l'enseignement et à la co-supervision d'étudiants. Une forte expertise en techniques de culture tissulaire et en édition du génome est requise.

Qualifications

• Published expertise in tissue culture and plant regeneration techniques.
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas genome editing.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques like DNA/RNA extraction.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on plant regeneration and genome editing.
• Develop methods for transformation of recalcitrant plant species.
• Teach and co-supervise students at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Connaissances

Tissue culture

Plant regeneration

Genome editing

Molecular biology techniques

Communication skills

Formation

PhD in Plant Molecular Biology or related field

Outils

qPCR

droplet digital PCR

LC-MS

RNA-seq

Description du poste

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Assistant Professor of Plant Molecular Biology & Genome Editing

The research field is Plant Molecular Biology & Genome Editing. The successful candidate will play a central role in research projects focused on plant regeneration, genome editing, and crop improvement using advanced molecular biology tools. We are looking for a candidate with documented, published expertise in tissue culture and plant regeneration techniques, including callus induction, somatic embryogenesis, and transformation of recalcitrant species. Additionally, the candidate must have published experience with genome editing using the CRISPR/Cas system.

The applicant should have practical experience with molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA and RNA extraction, and genotyping, as well as proficiency in droplet digital PCR, qPCR, and preparation of samples for LC-MS and RNA-seq. Furthermore, the candidate must possess excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

The role will include substantial laboratory work related to developing methods for transformation of recalcitrant plant species, as well as teaching and co-supervision of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to the department’s academic community and research output.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Michael Broberg Palmgren, [e-mail].

The position is open from 15 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter and runs until 30 April 2028.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
  
  

The deadline for applications is 3 July 2025 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held between 4-8 August 2025

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Kontakt

Michael Broberg Palmgren

E-mail: [e-mail]

Info

Ansøgningsfrist: 03-07-2025

Ansættelsesdato: 15-08-2025

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: PLEN

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