Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research & Development
- Denmark - Greater Copenhagen area
An international Postdoctoral position in the field of functional genetics in multiple sclerosis is available for a highly skilled scientist in collaboration between Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle, US and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
About the department
The project will mainly be performed in the laboratory of Professor Lars Fugger, University of Oxford, where the Postdoctoral Researcher will join a team of scientists and clinicians with a range of genetic, immunological and neurological expertise to work in an interdisciplinary environment in which research, teaching, clinical training and clinical care interact. The University of Oxford is a stimulating organisation, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence in research and teaching.
The Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle is home to the company’s Inflammation R&D Centre where researchers leverage Novo Nordisk’s strong knowledge within the field of proteins, in order to further build the company’s clinical pipeline of products for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. Globally, about 6,000 Novo Nordisk employees are involved in research and development activities with main R&D facilities located in the Copenhagen area (Denmark), Beijing and Seattle.
The Job
The project will focus on elucidating the functional basis of selected genetic variants identified in multiple sclerosis GWAS using a combination of genetic, biochemical and immunologic approaches.
The overall goal of the project is to apply genetic approaches towards improved disease treatment of multiple sclerosis and potentially other autoimmune diseases.
The candidate will be employed by Novo Nordisk. However most of the work will take place in the laboratory of Professor Lars Fugger, University of Oxford, and a minor part in the Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle. Visits to the Novo Nordisk research headquarter in Denmark will also occur. The candidate must therefore expect some extent of travelling between these locations.
The position is for a fixed-term period of two years and is available as soon as possible. The recruitment process will be conducted in cooperation between Novo Nordisk and University of Oxford.
The position is offered as part of the Novo Nordisk R&D STAR Programme (Science, Talent, Attraction and Recruitment). This programme supports the brightest graduate students in biotechnology, life, medical and engineering sciences, who want to pursue a career in pharmaceutical R&D.
Qualifications
A PhD in Immunology is essential, with up to 3 years postdoctoral research experience. Prior research experience investigating the immunological and/or genetic association of an autoimmune disease would be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate must have excellent English language skills and be able to
communicate results clearly as demonstrated by both oral presentation and publication history. A keen willingness to show initiative in developing novel techniques and strategies to achieve research goals is also required.
At Novo Nordisk, we strive for excellence. Your curiosity, skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. We offer you an opportunity to work in an extraordinary stimulating scientific environment.
Contacts
If you would like to know more about the position please contact Jacques Peschon by email, JQPS@novonordisk.com
Deadline
14 January 2014.
- Research & Development
- Denmark - Greater Copenhagen area
An international Postdoctoral position in the field of functional genetics in multiple sclerosis is available for a highly skilled scientist in collaboration between Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle, US and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
About the department
The project will mainly be performed in the laboratory of Professor Lars Fugger, University of Oxford, where the Postdoctoral Researcher will join a team of scientists and clinicians with a range of genetic, immunological and neurological expertise to work in an interdisciplinary environment in which research, teaching, clinical training and clinical care interact. The University of Oxford is a stimulating organisation, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence in research and teaching.
The Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle is home to the company’s Inflammation R&D Centre where researchers leverage Novo Nordisk’s strong knowledge within the field of proteins, in order to further build the company’s clinical pipeline of products for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. Globally, about 6,000 Novo Nordisk employees are involved in research and development activities with main R&D facilities located in the Copenhagen area (Denmark), Beijing and Seattle.
The Job
The project will focus on elucidating the functional basis of selected genetic variants identified in multiple sclerosis GWAS using a combination of genetic, biochemical and immunologic approaches.
The overall goal of the project is to apply genetic approaches towards improved disease treatment of multiple sclerosis and potentially other autoimmune diseases.
The candidate will be employed by Novo Nordisk. However most of the work will take place in the laboratory of Professor Lars Fugger, University of Oxford, and a minor part in the Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle. Visits to the Novo Nordisk research headquarter in Denmark will also occur. The candidate must therefore expect some extent of travelling between these locations.
The position is for a fixed-term period of two years and is available as soon as possible. The recruitment process will be conducted in cooperation between Novo Nordisk and University of Oxford.
The position is offered as part of the Novo Nordisk R&D STAR Programme (Science, Talent, Attraction and Recruitment). This programme supports the brightest graduate students in biotechnology, life, medical and engineering sciences, who want to pursue a career in pharmaceutical R&D.
Qualifications
A PhD in Immunology is essential, with up to 3 years postdoctoral research experience. Prior research experience investigating the immunological and/or genetic association of an autoimmune disease would be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate must have excellent English language skills and be able to
communicate results clearly as demonstrated by both oral presentation and publication history. A keen willingness to show initiative in developing novel techniques and strategies to achieve research goals is also required.
At Novo Nordisk, we strive for excellence. Your curiosity, skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. We offer you an opportunity to work in an extraordinary stimulating scientific environment.
Contacts
If you would like to know more about the position please contact Jacques Peschon by email, JQPS@novonordisk.com
Deadline
14 January 2014.