BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Food Science is seeking applications for an academic employee (AC-TAP). The position includes scientific, administrative and supervision tasks as well as collaboration with external collaborators and industry. The position at the Department of Food Science is in proteomics and other analytic chemistry in the context of food quality and composition. The intended start date for this appointment from 1st of November 2023, or soon thereafter.
Position activities
As an AC-TAP in the Food Chemistry group you will participate in and contribute to research projects, supervise and mentoring students, support and sometimes coordinate buying of chemicals and new equipment, do experimental work, develop and validate analytical methods, maintain equipment and participate in application and publication writing after agreement. Furthermore, you will be involved in data handling and reporting, as well as perform general support in lab-based activities in the group and projects you are part of.
Primarily activities:
- Maintenance and management of the mass spectrometers at the department such as LC-ESI/MS Q-ToF, LC-Triple Q, nLC-timsToF and MALDI ToF, including assistance of users
- Use and participate in maintenance of bioinformatics tools related to the proteomics area
- Management of 1 and 2D gel-based activities and instruction of students
- Assist users/students from the group in advanced MS-experiments and associated bioinformatics
- Run experiments on the above equipments, as well as do bioinformatics, data interpretation and analysis, and training and assistance of students
- Assist students in development and implementation of control and data collection software
- Participate in teaching of relevant laboratory courses in food chemistry
- Deliver various duties related to the Department of Food Science
Qualifications
We are looking for a service minded individual with a background or education in protein chemistry and protein analyses, preferably with experience within proteomics, and with interest and flair for working and reporting within online systems. We expect a high sense of structure, ability to keep an overview, clear written and oral communication skills, authority in giving instructions when training, and a good command of both the Danish and English languages.
The candidate will be a part of a team focusing on food chemistry, food composition, food quality, proteomics and peptidomics mass spectrometry e.g. LC-MS, 1 and 2D gels, Maldi ToF MS, ICP-MS and different rheological and compositional techniques including rheology, analyses for vitamin, minerals and anti-nutritional compounds, spectroscopy and FT-IR, and which shares some of the daily duties in maintenance of the instrument park at the Department related to protein and analytical chemistry.
We offer
A challenging and independent job opportunity in an ambitious and inspiring research and education environment with an informal and international atmosphere. We are looking for a dynamic employee, who is able to work independently and maintain an overview during periods of high workload. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks, and that you enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students and technical-administrative staff, as well as have an ability for establishing collaborative relationships. There will be opportunities to participate in preparation of research applications and publications after agreement.
The laboratories have Bachelor, Master, and PhD students as well as guest-researchers, therefore, you must be very comfortable with reading and speaking English. Our work environment includes independence and teamwork, social activities, and an appreciative and respectful approach with colleagues.
Area of employment and place of employment
The area of employment is Aarhus University, and the workplace is Agro Food Park 48,
8200 Aarhus N.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Professor Lotte Bach Larsen, mobile: +45 22 81 92 82, e-mail: lbl@food.au.dk
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.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 29-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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