Applications are invited for a three month academic employee position in the field of protein science at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG) , Aarhus University, Denmark.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a fixed-term position to end on 31 March 2025.
Job description
The position will focus on the expression, purification and crystallization of proteins involved in synapse formation for the purpose of elucidating their three dimensional structures.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a masters degree in Molecular Biology or similar. Experience in expression of human synaptic proteins in bacterial systems and subsequent protein purification using ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and affinity chromatography is required. Also required is experience in crystallization screening and optimization. Experience in protein expression in mammalian cells or insect cells will be considered advantageous. Furthermore, previous hands-on with doing measurements (XRD, SAXS, EXAFS) at synchrotron radiation sources will also be considered advantageous.
Who we are
The academic employee will be affiliated to the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, RNA Biology and Innovation, Protein Science, Cellular Health, Intervention and Nutrition. There are currently 75 full time scientific staff and 95 Ph D students. The department is responsible for two educations: Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 160 students in total.

Please refer to http://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to https://nat.au.dk/ and http://www.au.dk/ for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.
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: Asc. Professor, Søren Thirup, +45 2058 5981, sth@mbg.au.dk.
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 5 December 2024

Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.