Research & Development
Postdoc in the Strep A Vaccine Research Group at the NIVI Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology
Summary
The postdoctoral fellow will develop and validate functional assays to characterize Strep A vaccine antigens and virulence factors. The role also involves recombinant protein work, cellular and immunological assays, data analysis, and scientific collaboration.
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Opportunity summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and curious postdoctoral fellow who has experience in protein biochemistry, enzymology, recombinant protein expression, and functional assay development. The position is initially available for 24 months. An extension may be possible subject to project progress, funding and mutual agreement.
The position is expected to commence on 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, as agreed with the successful candidate.
The fellow will join the Strep A Vaccine Research Group led by A/Prof Stephan Brouwer at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI) Research Center, which is embedded in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
Background The Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), launched in December 2023, has a unique mission to harness airway immunity through innovative vaccine research and development to prevent airborne epidemics. NIVI has two parts: - NIVI Research Center (NIVI-R): A state-of-the-art research center anchored to the University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology1 …
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