Fully funded Postdoc position in the Biology of Neuropeptides Full-time

Fully Funded Postdoc Position in the Biology of Neuropeptides

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE, Nordic-EMBL partnership in molecular medicine) at Aarhus University invites applications for a one-year postdoc position, focusing on cellular neurobiology involved in neuropeptide signaling. The candidate is expected to use cutting-edge cell biology techniques, proteomics and super-resolution microscopy established in the host lab and spearhead an interdisciplinary, collaborative project.

This is a one–year position from April 1st, 2027 on or as soon possible, with possibilities to extend for another two years.

You will spearhead an interdisciplinary project in neurobiology and work together with proteomics experts.

You will be working primarily with mice models and primary neuron cultures.

You will be involved in the Center for Proteins in Memory (PROMEMO) funded by the Danish National Research Foundation, DANDRITE funded by the Lundbeck foundation, as well as activities of the Nordic-EMBL partnership.

You will receive trainings in grant writing, scientific communication, and laboratory leadership.

You will attend local and international scientific conferences.

Applicants should hold a PhD in neurobiology, cell biology or related fields.

You should be experienced in cellular neurobiology, biochemistry, genetics, and proteomics.

Expertise in APEX/BioID-based proximity labelling, biochemistry, proteomics is required

Experience in mice handling and behaviour, microscopy, AI protein modelling, or live neural imaging is desirable

Experience working with neurons and knowledge in neurobiology is desirable

Track record of international mobility is highly valued

Publication record is necessary

Collaboration and project management experience is required

Ability in fellowship/grant writing is desirable

Lab leadership skills such as mentoring and event organization is desirable

DANDRITE (Danish Research Institute for Translational Neuroscience) is a leading neuroscience institute and a Nordic-EMBL partner based at Aarhus University, Denmark. The institute and the Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetics enjoys access to cutting-edge microscopy, supercomputer clusters, and animal facilities on campus, as well as state-of-the-art proteomics infrastructure in Denmark, ideal for molecular and cellular neurobiology research. Aarhus University is a Top-100 university in the world with excellent research infrastructure and history of excellence (1997 Nobel Prize in the discovery of Na+/K+ pumps). The position is based at Dr. Chao Sun's lab at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark. The Sun lab is funded by ERC StG, the Lundbeck Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Independent Research Fund Denmark, etc.

The department/centre offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

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

For further information, please contact: Dr. Chao Sun, chaosun@dandrite.au.dk

Applications must be received no later than September 30th, 2026.

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – 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.