Post doc position in structural biology on plant receptors Full-time

Post Doc Position In Structural Biology On Plant Receptors

A position as post doc in structural biology and biochemistry is available at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, University of Aarhus, Denmark. Expected start date and duration of employment: The position is for a 2-year period starting 15 July 2026. Job description: The post doc will join Kasper R. Andersen's research group working on structural and functional analysis of plant receptors and downstream signaling pathway components. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently and to supervise students in the group. Experience with protein purification, bacterial and insect cell expression systems as well as a strong background in protein biochemistry and structural biology (x-ray crystallography and cryoEM) is required. The post doc will use different biophysical techniques to monitor protein-protein interactions and prior knowledge of these is an advantage.

Your profile: The applicant must have a relevant PhD in structural biology or protein biochemistry.

Place of work and area of employment: The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information: For further information, please contact: Professor, Kasper Røjkjær Andersen, kra@mbg.au.dk

Application procedure: Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Formalities and salary range: The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.