stillingsbetegnelse: Research Scientist

jobbeskrivelse:
- Research & Development - Denmark - Måløv A position as Research Scientist in our Histology & Imaging department is available immediately. In this job you will join a high performance team, working to expand our understanding of metabolic diseases and progressing new treatment options. The Global Research Unit specialises in the discovery of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes. We also discover and develop new innovative biopharmaceuticals for haemophilia and growth disorders and explore novel treatments for obesity and – longer term – microvascular complications of diabetes. Consisting of approximately 1500 highly qualified scientists, postdocs, and technicians, the Global Research Unit conducts its world-class research from sites based in the Greater Copenhagen area, Beijing, and Seattle. About the department The department of Histology & Imaging is part of Novo Nordisk’s Global Research committed to the development of new pharmaceutical peptides and proteins to improve the quality of life and treatment for people with diabetes. Situated in Måløv, Denmark, the department’s 8 researchers, 10 technicians and PhD students employ state-of-the-art histology and imaging technologies to support both early and late stage projects with detection and quantitation of drug and drug receptors as well as efficacy and safety markers. In brief we visualize the distribution of peptides and proteins using a wide range of 3D and 2D imaging platforms including Single Plane Illumination Microscopy (SPIM), Optical Projection Tomography (OPT) Confocal microscopy, uCT and conventional fluorescence microscopy. For more details of the technologies we refer to Secher et al., 2014. J Clin Invest. 124, 4473–4488. The job You will be responsible for providing imaging expertise to a diverse range of projects, with a particular focus on in vivo distribution of drug candidates. You will work in several different cross-departmental and cross-functional project teams where you will play an important role in expanding our current knowledge of the biology and pharmacology of a wide range of diabetes and obesity drug candidates. Your main internal contacts in your daily work will be scientist colleagues, technicians and project members, as well as managers in Novo Nordisk R&D, mainly within Global Research in Måløv. Developing and maintaining strong networks will be an important part of your work with good opportunities for personal and professional development. Qualifications You must have a PhD in Life Sciences and a strong experimental background within advanced imaging technologies and experience with software platforms for image analysis. You have a proven publication record and a good international network, preferably with experience from working cross-culturally or in global teams. Expertise in histology and related methods would be an advantage. You may also have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: Vascular pathology, blood- brain barrier, obesity and diabetes. You are highly motivated to work in a results-oriented drug discovery environment. You are innovative and have good interpersonal skills with a high sense of individual responsibility. Furthermore, you have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with challenges in a direct and open manner. At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Contact For further information, please contact Jacob Hecksher-Sørensen at +45 3075 9196. Deadline 31 May 2015.

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Novo Nordisk A/S

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 44448888

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 44442314

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

Kontrakt varighed: Fast

Kontrakttype: Fuldtid

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark