Position as postdoc in biochemistry and structural biology of DNA repair

The Mechanisms of Chromatin Repair Lab at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position, offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on structural mechanisms of chromatin repair.

We initially offer a 2-year position from 1 December 2026 with the possibility of a one-year extension. The start date is flexible. This position is funded by the Danish Cancer Society (Kræftens Bekæmpelse).

The position will focus on the biochemical and structural characterization of tumour suppressor proteins in the context of chromatin.

The postdoctoral candidate is expected to work with an international team, establish experimental designs, and provide biological insight into the mechanisms of chromatin recognition and repair.

The postdoc is expected to drive the project, including assisting in the supervision of undergraduate students. In addition, the postdoc is expected to keep record of the obtained data, as well as maintain rigorous documentation of experimental procedures, ensure data quality and reproducibility, and contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grant applications.

The successful candidate will also take part in regular group meetings and collaborate closely with internal and external partners to advance the project.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in biochemistry, structural biology or a related field, and has hands-on experience with cell culture, protein expression and purification. Specifically, experience with genome editing and human cell culture is highly desired.

Strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively within the team, and proactive working style are essential. The candidate should be motivated, open to learning new techniques, and capable of driving their part of the project independently.

The postdoc will be affiliated to the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, RNA Biology and Innovation, Protein Science, Cellular Health, Intervention and Nutrition. There are currently 75 full time scientific staff and 95 PhD students. The department is responsible for two educations: Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 160 students in total.

Please refer to http://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to https://nat.au.dk/ and http://www.au.dk/ for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.

The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

For further information, please contact: Assistant Professor Pablo Alcón, palcon@mbg.au.dk

Applications must be received no later than 30 September 2026.

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.

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.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.