Experienced Project Manager with a flair for scientific research and commercialisation Part-time NEW

Experienced Project Manager with a Flair for Scientific Research and Commercialisation

The University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science is looking for an experienced project manager ideally with a scientific academic background to manage an EU, EIC Transition project called “Circular Vision 2.0”. The position is a 1.5-year part-time position starting 15 August 2026 or as soon as possible.

As part of the Circular Vision 2.0 Management Team, the project manager will work in close collaboration with Prof. Birgitte Regenberg to ensure smooth and efficient project management. Your responsibilities will range from the monitoring of project tasks to the organization of meetings, the preparation of reports for the European Commission, the drafting of communication material and the coordination of dissemination activities.

About Circular Vision 2.0

Circular Vision 2.0 is a highly innovative EU Horizon Europe funded project (Transition) which aims to explore the new opportunities circular DNA creates in early diagnosis, screening and monitoring of disease. While many human diseases such as cancers and inflammatory disorders are associated with the production of 'circular DNA' from chromosomes, the technology for applying circular DNA as a biomarker is lacking. Circular Vision 2.0 has the ambition to fill this gap and bring new technologies closer to the market.

Circular Vision 2.0 gathers key pioneers in the emerging field of circular DNA with leading clinical experts, bioinformaticians and a commercial partner in screening.

About the Institute

The Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, carries out research on everything in the biological world – from the smallest constituents of life, DNA and proteins, to the diversity of the plant and animal kingdom. Within the Department, the Regenberg lab leads multidisciplinary projects orbiting around extrachromosomal circular DNA.

The position

Your role involves the following:

• Monitoring progress of work packages, tasks, deliverables and milestones in close contact with all consortium partners
• Ensuring very good communication and knowledge-sharing across the consortium
• Coordinating/organising project meetings (online or in situ) and writing meeting minutes
• Gathering scientific input for the preparation of deliverables for the European Commission
• Coordinating reporting to the European Commission (EC) in collaboration with the UCPH EU Liaison officer (central administration)
• Uploading project deliverables and information in the EC Funding & Tenders portal
• Collecting input and drafting communication material such as newsletters, news items and other input for the website, tweets etc.
• Updating the project website and social media
• Coordinating the dissemination of project results
• Organising training of members of the consortium
• Organising transfer of research results

About you

You have a wide-ranging project management experience coupled with a keen interest in working in a flexible and dynamic environment. Fluency in English (oral and written) is essential, as well as being self-motivated, and able to prioritize and manage time to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications and experience

• Academic background (e.g. master) and relevant project management experience
• Scientific understanding or background
• Experience from working in a startup company and/or research environment
• Experience with the administration of EU projects including reporting to the European Commission
• Self-motivated, highly organized and structured
• Strong attention to details and excellent time management skills
• Enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and preferentially also in Danish.
• Experience with updating websites. Knowledge of CMS, Wordpress and similar web management systems a plus.
• Proficient user of MS Office package

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 22 ½ hours per week. The position is limited to a period of 1.5 years. The starting date is 15 August 2026 or after agreement.

The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Salary follows seniority, with the possibility of negotiating supplements based on qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

The position is located at the Department of Biology, Section for Ecology and Evolution, Universitetparken 13, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact Birgitte Regenberg, bregenberg@bio.ku.dk

Application

Your application should in English or Danish include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 28 June 2026, 23.59 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.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 28

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.