Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Molecular Biology
Institute:
Aarhus University
Country:
Denmark
Research Field:
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, RNA
Posted Date:
NA
Deadline:
May 01, 2026
Offer Period:
2 Years
Offer Start Date:
Sep 01, 2026
Postdoc position in Nuclear RNA Biology
Project Description:
- We are seeking applicants for postdoc positions in ‘Mammalian Nuclear RNA Production and Turnover Systems’ to join us at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the research team of Torben Heick Jensen.
- We are looking for applicants with interests in the biogenesis and turnover of nuclear RNA and its relationship to gene expression regulation in mammalian cells. Applied methods range from cell biological over biochemical to molecular biology and bioinformatics approaches. Collaborations with structural biologists are possible.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Applicants should hold a PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics or related fields.
- Applicants should be self-driven, motivated and capable of planning and conducting independent research while being willing to collaborate in an international and interdisciplinary team.
- Good communication skills in written and spoken English language are essential, and applicants should have a strong publication record with clear contributions as first author.
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Positions are available from 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. Duration of employment is two years with a possibility of extension.
Benefits:
- Access to a well-equipped research infrastructure.
- A research climate inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research.
- A working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities.
- A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- 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.
- If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
- If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dk
How to apply:
- 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.
- Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 1928, Aarhus University (AU) is a prestigious public research institution located in Denmark, consistently ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. As Denmark's second-oldest university, it has grown into a diverse, international, and research-intensive, with around 38,000 students, including a significant international population. The university is organized into five main faculties: Arts, Business and Social Sciences (Aarhus BSS), Health, Natural Sciences, and Technical Sciences. AU is renowned for its high-quality research and offers over 50 study programs in English at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, as well as English-taught PhD programs.
- The university’s main campus is recognized for its unique, historic yellow-brick architecture located in the scenic University Park in central Aarhus. Known for its collaborative and informal Scandinavian teaching style, AU encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies. It is a hub for innovation, often collaborating with stakeholders, and is home to multiple research centers, including 15 funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. Notable alumni include Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and the university is affiliated with several Nobel laureates. With excellent facilities and a vibrant student life—including specialized international centers and a high-ranking business school with triple-crown accreditation—Aarhus University offers a comprehensive, top-tier academic experience.
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Disclaimer:
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