Center administrator at the DNRF Center for Gene Expression (CGEN), Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)

Center for Gene Expression (CGEN) is looking to recruit a Center administrator commencing 1 January 2023 (or upon agreement) to 31 March 2029. 

CGEN is a Danish National Research Center which will use a cutting-edge ensemble of genetic, cell biological, biochemical, organismal, and modern ‘omic’-approaches to achieve a comprehensive understanding of gene expression at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM).

Read more about ICMM here: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/ .

Job description
As a Center administrator at CGEN you will play a key role in supporting the development of the Center. The Center will officially start on the 1 April 2023 and together with the senior scientific staff, you will help define the identity, vision, and organization of the Center. You are expected to contribute to the development of strategies and new initiatives for moving the center forward and promote visibility, impact and value of the Center’s research activities and funding.

You will work in close collaboration with the center leader to ensure efficient planning and execution of the Center’s strategic projects, and you will communicate with relevant stakeholders, including funding agencies, public bodies, and international education and research institutions. You will be responsible for maintaining an overview of all activities in the Center, including but not limited to recruitments, visitors, collaborations, finances, applications, research reports and publications.

Furthermore, you will co-organize scientific meetings, workshops, symposia, and conferences. You will also manage our website, info screen and social media channels, as well as the weekly newsletter.

You will be responsible for coordinating HR tasks with the faculty and the department administration and prepare budgets and financial reports in collaboration with our financial management team. Some of the workflows are developed and maintained with the departments administration.

Finally, you will facilitate technology transfer by coordinating the execution of legal agreements and communicate about the center activities on weekly meetings with the department administration. You will also contribute to the departments work with GDPR, i.e., registration of research projects and VEK applications.

You will refer to Head of administration in the department (ICMM), Mette Vase, and will in the day-to-day center management refer to the Center leader Jesper Svejstrup.

Qualifications
We prefer you to have a master’s degree in bioscience (e.g., medicine, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology). Alternatively, you have a strong administrative education preferably with experience from a Danish university.

• You have experience with project/research management will be considered an advantage.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Danish and English.
• You can manage several complex tasks simultaneously.
• You are self-driven, ambitious, and goal-oriented, and you thrive with teamwork as well as independent problem solving.
• You take pride in generating an inspiring work environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• You strive to promote innovation, leadership, and creativity.

Terms of salary and employment
The position is a full time (37 working hours per week in average) and a time limited position from January 1, 2023 (or upon agreement) to March 31, 2029.

For candidates holding a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree, the employment as Academic Officer (Fuldmægtig) will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.  

Employment as an Administrative officer (HK-kontorfunktionær) will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 3.

Depending on qualifications a supplement may be negotiated.

Further information
For further information about the position regarding the Center (CGEN), please contact Jesper Svejstrup by e-mail: jsvejstrup@sund.ku.dk .

For further information about the position regarding the department administration (ICMM), please contact Mette Vase by e-mail: mvase@sund.ku.dk .

Application
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).

Curriculum Vitae.

A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 27 October 2022,23:59 p.m. CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.