Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Biomedicine
Institute:
Aarhus University
Country:
Denmark
Research Field:
tissue biology
Posted Date:
NA
Deadline:
Mar 08, 2026
Offer Period:
2 Years
Offer Start Date:
Apr 01, 2026
Postdoc position in spatial tissue biology
Project Description:
- The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of spatial biology as per 1 April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 24 months/ 2 years.
About the research project
- Metabolic dysregulation is a feature of all cancer types. The overarching hypothesis for this project is that metabolic changes contribute to the genomic instability and epigenetic reprogramming that occur during cancer development by affecting redox pools and metabolic adducts required to support them. If so, then in cancer metabolic dysregulation will be a co-evolving property of the disease where co-evolution is defined by the cross-talk between cancer-cell intrinsic drivers (mutations/epigenetic reprogramming) and extrinsic factors (the cellular composition of the tumour microenvironment and the exchange of metabolites between cell types). These changes will impose stress on cell populations within the tissue and there will be adaptations in signaling pathways to accommodate this. It is important to develop a detailed picture of the cell types affected by these changes and if possible the temporal sequence in which they occur in order to intervene to restrict cancer progression and ultimately prevent cancer occurrence.
Your job responsibilities
- As Postdoc in spatial biology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.
- Your main tasks will consist of:
- Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
- Establishing and refining multi-modal workflows for integrating and analyzing spatial datasets with a focus on metabolomic and transcriptomic data.
- Performing tissue sectioning, matrix coating of the resultant sections, data acquisition using a Bruker TimsTOF MALDI-2 instrument and downstream feature annotation using Metaboscape and other platforms.
- Collaborating with the Bioinformatics Core Facility, directed by Associate Professor Per Qvist, and other computational biologists to exemplify the integration of spatial transcriptomic and metabolomic data.
- Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
- Establishing and refining multi-modal workflows for integrating and analyzing spatial datasets with a focus on metabolomic and transcriptomic data.
- Performing tissue sectioning, matrix coating of the resultant sections, data acquisition using a Bruker TimsTOF MALDI-2 instrument and downstream feature annotation using Metaboscape and other platforms.
- Collaborating with the Bioinformatics Core Facility, directed by Associate Professor Per Qvist, and other computational biologists to exemplify the integration of spatial transcriptomic and metabolomic data.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following areas. You have a background in tissue-based molecular research and experience with tissue sectioning and the generation and analysis of spatial molecular data. Programming expertise in Python and R is preferred.
- As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
- Shortlisting will be used.
- In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 24 months/ 2 years.
Benefits:
- Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support.
- The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma
- Template for applicant - postdoc
- A list of publications
- A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
- A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
- Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
- Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)
How to apply:
- Click Here for apply.
- We expect to conduct interviews in March 2026.
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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What is the typical duration of a postdoctoral contract?
Postdoctoral contracts typically range from six months to three years, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability and performance.
Are teaching responsibilities included?
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Can I apply for multiple postdoctoral positions?
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Disclaimer:
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