The National Food Institute (DTU Food), Technical University of Denmark, invites applications for a Senior Researcher position. The vacancy is open from August 1st or soon thereafter. The place of work is DTU Food, Department of Microbiology and Risk Assessment, Mørkhøj Bygade 19, 2860 Søborg.
Responsibilities and tasks
The new Senior Researcher will be part of a research group currently employing approximately 12 persons. The focus of the group is on interactions between diet and intestinal microbiota, and on interaction between the intestinal microbes and the host organism.
You will become a key person in the research, teaching and advisory functions of the group. You will be responsible for initiation of new research projects, and you will participate in ongoing projects. Additionally, you will contribute to the advisory task and teaching responsibilities of the department. The advisory tasks of the research group primarily involves risk assessment of applied microorganisms (microbial plant protection, fermenting strains and probiotics) requested by national and international regulatory bodies. Teaching of students on bachelor, master and PhD level, as well as arrangement of courses offered by DTU Food is also part of the responsibilities of the group.
Eligible candidates
We are looking for a person with some years of experience after the PhD degree, and with practical experience in molecular microbiology. Knowledge about microbial ecology and bacterial interactions will be an advantage. Knowledge about intestinal microbiology, pro- and prebiotics and/or microbial plant protection is desirable, but not an obligate request.
For a position as Senior Researcher the candidate must have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a post as Scientist or Postdoc.
We offer a place in a research group with an inspiring environment, lots of interesting ongoing research projects, and good colleges. You should be prepared to explore possibilities for new research projects as well as to contribute to the ongoing projects. You should be comfortable with dealing with many different tasks in parallel, and with an ever-changing environment. It is important that you have excellent communication skills, written as well as orally. Experience with advisory service is desirable, but not a must.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
- scientific production and research potential at an international level
- the ability to promote and utilize research results
- an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
- the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
Salary and terms and employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
For further information please contact: Professor and Research Leader Tine Rask Licht, +45 35887186 , or Head of Research, Bjarke Bak Christensen +45 7234 7188 .
Application procedure:
We must have your online application no later than 10 june 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application (in English), CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights, and eventual documentation for experience with teaching and advising.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
