Postdoc in virus-host interactions at Aarhus University, Denmark -PhD Biochemistry, Biotechnology, molecular biology -Apply

Description & Details:  The post-doc position is associated with externally funded projects that investigate the role of immunosuppressive peptide motifs in fusion proteins of mammalian viruses in viral replication and virus-host interactions. The post-doc will be in charge of designing and producing mutated viruses and virus-like particles and analyzing their interaction with the host in cell culture and animal models. Applicants with experience in virology, gene technology, biotechnology or similar fields will be preferred.

There is funding for 2 years of employment. In case further external funding is procured within the academic area the candidate is estimated obviously qualified for, an extension can be possible for up to a total maximum of 4 years employment as a post doc.

The project will be carried out at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, C. F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C.

Contact for further information: Professor Finn Skou Pedersen, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, fsp@mbg.au.dk, tel.: 87155475.

Application procedure
Short-listing 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, including the main considerations emphasized during the selection process.

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